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ENGINE

TANK™ M72-KW

Engine Type

Kawasaki,

®

 V-Twin OHV

Engine Displacement/
Orientation

999cc/vertical

Engine Horsepower

35 HP*

Engine Fuel

Gas

Lubrication/Filter

Full pressure w/spin-on oil filter

Cooling System

Air

Air Cleaner

Heavy-duty remote-mounted replacement dual element

Alternator

12V – 20 amp. regulated

Fuel Capacity

Twin 7-gallon tanks

DRIVE SYSTEM

Drive System

Hydro-Gear™ PK-12 pumps & PARKER

®

 wheel motors

Ground Speed

Fwd: 12 mph/Rev: 5 mph

Hydraulic Fluid with Remote 
Cooling System

Shell Rotella

®

 Trip Plus 15W40

Hydro Fluid Capacity

3 qt.

Hydraulic Oil Filter

Standard

Controls

3-way adjustable lap bars

Lap Bar Dampers

Standard

Return to Neutral

Standard

Braking/Parking Brake

Expansion Shoe/Drum

STEERING

Caster Wheel Pivot Bearings

Tapered roller, greasable

Front Axle

Pivoting/fixed with lockout pins

CHASSIS

Frame

Fully welded steel 2" square tubing

TIRES

Front Tire Size

13" x 6.5" – 6" (smooth)

Rear Tire Size

24" x 12" – 12" (turf)

DIMENSIONS

Length/width/height

81"/83"/72"

Wheelbase

53.5"

Front Track Width

51"

Rear Track Width

58"

Weight (approx.)

1,380 lbs.

MOWING DECK

Deck Size/Type

72" Select Cut System™

Deck Style/System

Floating

Deck Blades

3-blade

Deck Construction

9-gauge fabricated with  

7- and 10-gauge reinforcements

Deck Wash

Patented SmartJet™ high-pressure deck washing system

Deck Lift

Dual pedal, spring assisted

Deck Height Adjustment

1" – 5" (in .25" increments)

Blade Spindle Construction

Cast-aluminum

Deck PTO

Electronic fingertip engagement

Front Anti-Scalping Wheels

4 standard, greasable

Rear Anti-Scalping Rollers/
Striper

Full width, adjustable/2 rear corner rollers

ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS

ROPS

Standard, foldable

Monitor/Hour Meter

Standard, electronic

Seat Type

High-back suspension seat, foldable, fully adjustable 

with arm rests

Cup Holder

Standard

Storage Pouch

Standard

Rear Bumper and Hitch

Heavy-duty rear bumper w/bolt-on hitch standard

WARRANTY

3-year limited commercial, no hour limitations

Cub Cadet commercial products are intended for professional use. 

This brochure is for advertisement purposes only. The product depictions are not meant to be used or relied upon as a substitute for the safety and use information that is published in the respective operator’s manual. Before operating 

the machine, read, understand and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine. Specifications and programs are subject to change without notice. Images may not reflect dealer inventory and/or unit specifications. 

   773-04470    Printed in U.S.A. 12/11   © 2012 Cub Cadet

*as rated by engine manufacturer    **Safety shield and toe guard must remain installed after mulch kit is added.   † See your local Cub Cadet Independent Dealer for warranty details. 

ATTACHMENTS

Depending  on  the  time  of  year  or  your  geographic 
location, being productive can be a matter of having 
the  right  accessories.  So  whether  it’s  challenging 
terrain, needing to work past dusk, collecting leaves 
or even plowing snow, Cub Cadet accessories make 
your job easier — and a lot more enjoyable.

LIGHT KIT

Easy-to-install kit provides 

increased visibility and safety 

for early or late days.

MULCHING KIT**

Mulching baffles install easily to 

control airflow and reliably re-cut 

clippings for superior mulching. 

12-VOLT OUTLET

Adding electrical power to your 

TANK™ is simple and easy.

ULTRA-TRACTION TIRES

Deliver improved traction on hills, 

or in sandy or snowy conditions

72" BLADE

The steel blade attaches for light 

dozer work and snow plowing, with 

skid shoes for height adjustment. 

SPREADER

Attaches to either front or rear 

of the TANK™ to spread salt, 

seed or fertilizer.

CASTER wHEEL KIT ALSO AVAILABLE.

ELECTRIC  

LIFT CYLINDER

Useful all year long. It raises 

the deck or snow blade easily.

TANK™

COMMERCIAL zERO-TuRN RIDER  

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