Cub Cadet 72

The Cub Cadet 72 is a tractor produced by Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 266 cc 16.25 ci engine. The rated power output is 7 hp 5.2 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 555 lbs 251 kg.

Overview

	1967 - 1969 1X4/1X5 SeriesGarden tractor
1967 - 1969
1X4/1X5 Series
Garden tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)
Garden tractor
Built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Cub Cadet 72 Engine
7HP Kohler 266cc 1-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	1.25 gal 4.7 L
Engine details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering	manual
Dry disc brakes
Open operator station with steel pan seat.

Hydraulics
Type	optional
Pressure	400 psi 27.6 bar
Pump flow	2.5 gpm 9.5 lpm

Tractor hitch
Type	Cub Cadet three-point

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	transmission
Clutch	dry disc
Rear PTO Type	525
Front PTO	independent
Clutch	mechanical
Front PTO Type	3600

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	43 inches 109 cm
Weight	555 lbs 251 kg
Front tire	4.80x4.00-8
Rear tire	6-12
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	generator
Charging amps	15
Battery volts	12

References
more POWER to you! published in 1967, by Cub Cadet
Operator's Manual International Cub Cadet 72, 104, 105, 124 and 125 Tractors (1 082 659 R2) published in 1968
Cub Cadet Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1967, by International Harvester
World Wide Farm Equipment Buyer's Guide published in 1968, by International Harvester*
Spring 1969 Buyer's Guide published by International Harvester
*Publication contains known errors.

Engine

Engine Detail — 266 cc / 16.25 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer	Kohler K-161
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	1-cylinder, air-cooled
Displacement	266 cc 16.25 ci
Bore/Stroke	2.875x2.5 inches 73 x 64 mm
Power	7 hp 5.2 kW
Compression	6.2:1
Rated RPM	3600
Idle RPM	1000-3780
Starter	manual
	electric OptOptional
Starter volts	12
Sparkplug	Champion J-8
Sparkplug gap	0.025 inches 0.635 mm
Intake valve clearance	0.006 inches (cold) 0.152 mm
Exhaust valve clearance	0.017 inches (cold) 0.432 mm
Oil capacity	1.125 qts 1.1 L
Oil change	30 h

Transmission

Transmission options
3-speed gear
6-speed creeper

Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse shaft-driven gear

Type	shaft-driven gear
Gears	3 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch	4.5-inch dry disc
Oil capacity	3.5 qts 3.3 L
Three-speed transmission operated by gear shift lever and combination clutch/brake pedal. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift.

Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse creeper

Type	creeper
Gears	6 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	4.5-inch dry disc
Optional creeper adds an additional low range to the base transmission. Creeper drive is engaged when creeper shift lever is pulled to the rear.

Dimensions

Cub Cadet 72 Tires
Lawn/turf front	4.80x4.00-8
Lawn/turf rear	6-12

Dimensions
Wheelbase	43 inches 109 cm
Length	64 inches 162 cm
Width	33.25 inches 84 cm
Height (steering wheel)	39.75 inches 100 cm
Weight	555 lbs 251 kg
Ground clearance	6 inches 15 cm
Rear tread	27 inches 68 cm

Attachments

Attachment overview
38" mid-mount mower deck
42" mid-mount mower deck
48" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments.

Photos

Cub Cadet 72

Cub Cadet 72