Head to head · Utility

Cub Cadet 7272 vs John Deere 3005

Cub Cadet 7272 Tractor
Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet 7272

Utility

power
27 hp
displacement
91.3 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full 7272 specs
John Deere 3005 Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 3005

Utility

power
27 hp
displacement
81.2 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 3005 specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 7272
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 3005

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
727227 hp
300527 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

7272 is in the 19th percentile; 3005 is in the 19th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 7272 higher · +10.1 ci (+12%)
727291.3 ci
300581.2 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

7272 is in the 17th percentile; 3005 is in the 13th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
72723
30053
Median Utility Tractor4

7272 is in the 23rd percentile; 3005 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 7272 higher · +1 (+13%)
72729
30058
Median Utility Tractor12

7272 is in the 35th percentile; 3005 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

7272 (A)3005 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet 7272John Deere 3005Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetJohn Deere—
Model72723005—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet 7272John Deere 3005Difference
ManufacturerMitsubishiYanmar—
ModelK3M3TNV82A—
Power Output27hp27hpSame
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,700RPM▲ 3005+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement91.3ci81.2ci▲ 7272+10.1 ci · +12%
Bore3.3in3.2in▲ 7272+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3.5in3.3in▲ 7272+0.2 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet 7272John Deere 3005Difference
TypePartially-synchronized gearSliding gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet 7272John Deere 3005Difference
Length115in87.8in▲ 7272+27.2 in · +31%
Width54in53.9in▲ 7272+0.1 in · <1%
Height84.3in81.9in▲ 7272+2.4 in · +3%
Operating Weight2,533lb3,262lb▲ 3005+729 lb · +29%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet 7272John Deere 3005Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet 7272John Deere 3005Difference
TypeNot recordedLive with two stage clutch—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet 7272John Deere 3005Difference
Hitch TypeRear Type: ICategory I—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 1—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded816lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet 7272John Deere 3005Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedDry shoe—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet 7272John Deere 3005Difference
Starter TypeElectric Starter, 12 voltsElectric—

Capacities

SpecCub Cadet 7272John Deere 3005Difference
Coolant1.7gal1.3gal▲ 7272+0.4 gal · +31%

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet 7272John Deere 3005Difference
TypeROPSOpen with two-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 19th percentile (27 hp)B · 19th percentile (27 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 17th percentile (91.3 ci)B · 13th percentile (81.2 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 35th percentile (9)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 17th percentile (2,533 lb)B · 26th percentile (3,262 lb)
A · 7272B · 3005Median Utility Tractor
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