Overview
The Cub Cadet 7233 is a 2WD compact utility tractor manufactured by Mitsubishi between 1996 and 1997. It is powered by a 1.2L 3-cylinder Mitsubishi diesel engine rated at 23 hp and features a 3-range hydrostatic transmission. The machine is equipped with live independent rear and mid PTOs and a Category I rear hitch with a lift capacity of 1653 lbs at 24 inches.
Ideal Applications
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
The 7233 features a 2WD drive type and a 3-range hydrostatic transmission providing infinite forward and reverse gears, supported by wet disc brakes and hydrostatic power steering.
PTO and Attachment Integration:
Equipped with a 2000 RPM mid-mount PTO and a 540 RPM rear PTO, this model supports 60-inch or 72-inch mower decks, front-end loaders, and backhoe attachments.
Hydraulic System Performance:
The open center hydraulic system is rated for 2133 psi with a 7.2 gpm pump flow and a separate 3.2 gpm flow dedicated to steering operations.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Original price was $15,000 in 1997 |
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| Distributor | Cub Cadet |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi |
Engine
| Engine type | Mitsubishi 1.2L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 7.9 gal (29.9 L) |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.228x3.071 inches (82 x 78 mm) |
| Compression | 18.7:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 5.6 qts (5.3 L) |
| Coolant change | 1000 h |
| Description | Mitsubishi K3G / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled overhead valve (OHV) |
| Displacement | 75.4 ci (1.2 L) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.010 inches*Cold (0.254 mm) |
| Firing order | 1-3-2 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Idle RPM | 970-2750 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.010 inches*Cold (0.254 mm) |
| Power | 23 hp (17.2 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil capacity | 3.7 qts (3.5 L) |
| Oil change | 100 h |
| PTO (claimed) | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | hydrostatic |
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| Gears | infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
| Oil capacity | 23.2 qts (22.0 L) |
| Oil change | 200 h |
| Oil type | Cub Cadet Hy-Tran |
| Type | hydrostatic |
Mechanical
| Description | Wet disc brakes / Two-post foldable ROPS. Optional canopy. |
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| Differential lock | rear standard |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2133 psi (147.1 bar) |
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| Pump flow | 7.2 gpm (27.3 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 3.2 gpm (12.1 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 1653 lbs (749 kg) |
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| Rear lift (at ends) | 2205 lbs (1000 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@2356 / 2000@2421 |
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| Mid PTO | live independent |
| Mid PTO Type | 2000 (1.0) |
| Rear PTO | live independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ag front | 5.00-15 |
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| Ag rear | 11.2-24 |
| Lawn/turf front | 25x8.50-14 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 13.6-16 |
| Height (ROPS) | 83.5 inches (212 cm) |
| Length | 115 inches (292 cm) |
| Max Drawbar | 837 lbs (379 kg) |
| Weight | 2419 lbs (1097 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 65 inches (165 cm) |
| Width | 51.8 inches (131 cm) |
| Front tire | 5.00-15 |
| Rear tire | 11.2-24 |
| Weight | 2419 lbs (1097 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 65 inches (165 cm) |
Cub Cadet 7233 attachments
| Description | 60" mid-mount mower deck / 72" mid-mount mower deck / front-end loader / backhoe |
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References
| Description | Full Line published in 1996, by Cub Cadet / Series 7000 Tractors published in 1996, by Cub Cadet / Owner's Manual Series 7000 Compact Tractor (770-9044) published in 1995 / Service Manual Compact Tractors (772-4207) published in 1995 |
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Variants
| 7232 | 2WD Gear |
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| 7233 | 2WD Hydrostatic |
| 7234 | 4WD Gear |
| 7235 | 4WD Hydrostatic |