Overview
The Cub Cadet 7272 is a versatile 27 hp compact utility tractor featuring a reliable Mitsubishi 1.5L 3-cylinder diesel engine and a 9-speed partially-synchronized gear transmission. With a rear lift capacity of up to 2,205 lbs and standard hydrostatic power steering, it offers a robust platform for demanding farm tasks.
Ideal Applications
Grounds Maintenance:
Equipped with options for 60-inch or 72-inch mid-mount mower decks and turf tire compatibility, this tractor is well-suited for large-scale lawn care and professional landscaping.
Material Handling:
With a hydraulic pump flow of 7.2 gpm and support for a front-end loader and backhoe, the 7272 provides the necessary power for digging and lifting projects.
Small-Scale Farming:
The Category I rear hitch and live 540 RPM PTO allow for the operation of various implements, making it effective for field work requiring synchronized gear shifting and 23 hp at the PTO.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Original price was $14,600 in 1997 |
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| Distributor | Cub Cadet |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi |
Engine
| Engine type | Mitsubishi 1.5L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 7.9 gal (29.9 L) |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.307x3.543 inches (84 x 90 mm) |
| Compression | 18:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 6.7 qts (6.3 L) |
| Coolant change | 1000 h |
| Description | Mitsubishi K3M / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled overhead valve (OHV) |
| Displacement | 91.3 ci (1.5 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 | 27 hp (20.1 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil capacity | 5 qts (4.7 L) |
| Oil change | 100 h |
| PTO (claimed) | 23 hp (17.2 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 215mm mechanical dry disc |
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| Description | Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (low, medium, and high). Gear shifts are synchronized using the foot clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift range. |
| Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 25.4 qts (24.0 L) |
| Oil change | 200 h |
| Oil type | Cub Cadet Hy-Tran |
| Transmission type | 9-speed partially-synchronized gear |
| Type | partially-synchronized gear |
Mechanical
| Description | Wet disc brakes / Two-post foldable ROPS. Canopy optional. |
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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 *Two-stage foot clutch. |
| Mid PTO Type | 2000 (1.0) |
| Rear PTO | live *Two-stage foot clutch. |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ag front | 95.L-15SL F2M |
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| Ag rear | 12.4-24 |
| Lawn/turf front | 25x10.50-15 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 41x14.00-20 |
| Height (ROPS) | 84.3 inches (214 cm) |
| Length | 115 inches (292 cm) |
| Max Drawbar | 837 lbs (379 kg) |
| Weight | 2533 lbs (1148 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 67 inches (170 cm) |
| Width | 54 inches (137 cm) |
| Front tire | 95.L-15SL |
| Rear tire | 12.4-24 |
| Weight | 2533 lbs (1148 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 67 inches (170 cm) |
Cub Cadet 7272 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 1995, by Cub Cadet / 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
| 7272 | 2WD Gear |
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| 7273 | 2WD Hydrostatic |
| 7274 | 4WD Gear |
| 7275 | 4WD Hydrostatic |