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Cub Cadet Tank M72 CT vs Cub Cadet Tank M72 KW LC
Verdict: Cub Cadet Tank M72 CT vs Cub Cadet Tank M72 KW LC
The Cub Cadet Tank M72 CT and the Cub Cadet Tank M72 KW LC are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cub Cadet Tank M72 KW LC leads on rated power with 29 hp against 28 hp. Cub Cadet Tank M72 CT holds more fuel (53.0 L vs 49.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet Tank M72 CT is the newer design (2006 vs 2005). In short: choose the Cub Cadet Tank M72 KW LC for outright pulling power, or the Cub Cadet Tank M72 CT if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a 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
28 hp
29 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inlineReference
liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
differential powerReference
differential powerReference
Variants
M72-GN
Generac engine[2158]Reference
Generac engine[2158]Reference
M72-KW
Kawasaki engineReference
Kawasaki engineReference
M72-KWLC
liquid-cooled Kawasaki engineReference
liquid-cooled Kawasaki engineReference
M72-CT
Caterpillar engineReference
Caterpillar engineReference
Engine
Fuel tank
53.0 LReference
49.2 LReference
Displacement
68.96 ciReference
45.5 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
77 x 81 mmReference
78 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
20.9 kWReference
21.6 kWReference
Fuel system
indirect injectionReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear BDP-12Reference
Hydro-Gear BDP-12Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
129 cmReference
129 cmReference
Weight
698 kgReference
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Front tire
13x6.50x6Reference
13x6.50x6Reference
Rear tire
24x12-12Reference
24x12-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x6.50x6Reference
13x6.50x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
24x12-12Reference
24x12-12Reference
Length
205 cmReference
205 cmReference
Width
210 cmReference
210 cmReference
Height
182 cmReference
182 cmReference
Front tread
111 cmReference
111 cmReference
Rear tread
144 cmReference
144 cmReference
Cub Cadet Tank M72 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
72" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
182 cmReference
182 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 12 cmReference
3 to 12 cmReference
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.