Cub CadetModel A
Cub Cadet 7272
Utility
- power
- 27 hp
- displacement
- 91.3 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 9
Head to head · Utility
Cub Cadet 7272 vs Kubota GL261
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KubotaModel B
Kubota GL261
Utility
- power
- 26.7 hp
- displacement
- 91.5 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 16
Cub CadetCub Cadet 7272
vs
KubotaKubota GL261
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 7272 higher · +0.3 hp (+1%)727227 hp
GL26126.7 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
7272 is in the 19th percentile; GL261 is in the 18th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ GL261 higher · +0.2 ci (<1%)727291.3 ci
GL26191.5 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
7272 is in the 17th percentile; GL261 is in the 20th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied72723
GL2613
Median Utility Tractor4
7272 is in the 23rd percentile; GL261 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ GL261 higher · +7 (+78%)72729
GL26116
Median Utility Tractor12
7272 is in the 35th percentile; GL261 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models
7272 (A)GL261 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet 7272 | Kubota GL261 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Kubota | — |
| Model | 7272 | GL261 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet 7272 | Kubota GL261 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi | Kubota | — |
| Model | K3M | D1503 | — |
| Power Output | 27hp | 26.7hp | ▲ 7272+0.3 hp · +1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,500RPM | 2,600RPM | ▲ GL261+100 RPM · +4% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 91.3ci | 91.5ci | ▲ GL261+0.2 ci · <1% |
| Bore | 3.3in | 3.3in | Same |
| Stroke | 3.5in | 3.6in | ▲ GL261+0.1 in · +3% |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet 7272 | Kubota GL261 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partially-synchronized gear | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet 7272 | Kubota GL261 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 115in | 120in | ▲ GL261+5 in · +4% |
| Width | 54in | 52in | ▲ 7272+2 in · +4% |
| Height | 84.3in | 78.8in | ▲ 7272+5.5 in · +7% |
| Operating Weight | 2,533lb | 2,601lb | ▲ GL261+68 lb · +3% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet 7272 | Kubota GL261 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
Tires
| Spec | Cub Cadet 7272 | Kubota GL261 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 16-Jul | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 11.2-24 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Cub Cadet 7272 | Kubota GL261 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Rear Type: I | Category I | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet 7272 | Kubota GL261 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet 7272 | Kubota GL261 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric Starter, 12 volts | Electric | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Cub Cadet 7272 | Kubota GL261 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.7gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet 7272 | Kubota GL261 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ROPS | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 19th percentile (27 hp)B · 18th percentile (26.7 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 17th percentile (91.3 ci)B · 20th percentile (91.5 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 35th percentile (9)B · 73rd percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 17th percentile (2,533 lb)B · 18th percentile (2,601 lb)
A · 7272B · GL261Median Utility Tractor