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Cub Cadet 7272 vs Cub Cadet Ex2900
Verdict: Cub Cadet 7272 vs Cub Cadet Ex2900
The Cub Cadet 7272 and the Cub Cadet Ex2900 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 23 hp. Cub Cadet 7272 is the lighter machine (1,148 kg vs 1,156 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 7272 holds more fuel (29.9 L vs 23.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet Ex2900 is the newer design (2008 vs 1996). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
23 hp
23 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
Cub CadetReference
Cub CadetReference
Manufacturer
MitsubishiReference
YanmarReference
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.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Differential lock
rear standardReference
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Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
powerReference
Original price
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$16,289 (2009)Reference
Variants
7272
2WD GearReference
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7273
2WD HydrostaticReference
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7274
4WD GearReference
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7275
4WD HydrostaticReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
29.9 LReference
23.8 LReference
Engine
20.1 kWReference
21.4 kWReference
Displacement
1.5 LReference
1.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
84 x 90 mmReference
88 x 90 mmReference
Power
20.1 kWReference
21.4 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
dual dry elementsReference
Compression
18:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2500Reference
2600Reference
Idle RPM
970-2750Reference
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Firing order
1-3-2Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Coolant capacity
6.3 LReference
4.4 LReference
Coolant change
1000 hReference
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Intake valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
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Oil capacity
24.0 LReference
20.4 LReference
Oil change
200 hReference
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Transmission
Gears
9 forward and 3 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference
Clutch
215mm mechanical dry discReference
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Oil type
Cub Cadet Hy-TranReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
17.2 kWReference
16.9 kWReference
Type
partially-synchronized gearReference
HydrostaticReference
Pressure
147.1 barReference
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Pump flow
27.3 lpmReference
21.2 lpmReference
Steering flow
12.1 lpmReference
16.3 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift (at ends)
1000 kgReference
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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
749 kgReference
498 kgReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
Engine RPM
2000@2421Reference
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Mid PTO
liveReference
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Mid PTO Type
2000 (1.0)Reference
2100Reference
Total flow
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37.5 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
170 cmReference
154 cmReference
Weight
1148 kgReference
1156 kgReference
Front tire
95.L-15SLReference
7-14Reference
Rear tire
12.4-24Reference
11.2-24Reference
Ag front
95.L-15SL F2MReference
7-14Reference
Ag rear
12.4-24Reference
11.2-24Reference
Lawn/turf front
25x10.50-15Reference
25x8.5-14Reference
Lawn/turf rear
41x14.00-20Reference
13.6-16Reference
Length
292 cmReference
278 cmReference
Width
137 cmReference
150 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
214 cmReference
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Max Drawbar
379 kgReference
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Industrial front
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25x8.5-14Reference
Industrial rear
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15-19.5Reference
Operating weight
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1156 kgReference
Ground clearance
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25 cmReference
Cub Cadet 7272 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet 408 Backhoe
Backhoe type
Cub Cadet 408 BackhoeReference
Cub Cadet CB75 BackhoeReference
Bucket width
60 cmReference
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Digging depth
233 cmReference
226 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
228 cmReference
220 cmReference
Reach from pivot
284 cmReference
314 cmReference
Loading height
167 cmReference
204 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
180°Reference
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Swing Arc
180°Reference
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Bucket force
1134 kgReference
1182 kgReference
Dipperstick force
810 kgReference
826 kgReference
Cub Cadet Ex2900 attachments
Ex2900 Serial Number Location
Cub Cadet CB75 Backhoe
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.