Would you buy a 2072 with an Onan?

[mpfeiffer]

That tractor is most likely a original Onan 2072. When the new "72" series of supers was released, the 2072 was the first in production - simply adding power steering to the current 1912, 1914. When the 1872 began production the 2072 became Mag 20 powered. From what I have been told the Onan units were only several months production.

[red56turbo]

Originally Posted by Sam Mac

Josh

Thanks for that info. Learned something new today.

Not a problem.

Originally Posted by mpfeiffer

That tractor is most likely a original Onan 2072. When the new "72" series of supers was released, the 2072 was the first in production - simply adding power steering to the current 1912, 1914. When the 1872 began production the 2072 became Mag 20 powered. From what I have been told the Onan units were only several months production.

Be interesting to see what the serial number tag shows. The original Onan 2072's are hard to find and have low production numbers from what I'm told.

[bolivier]

It's a factory Onan!

I drove it on the trailer and it seemed to run fine. He says when it's warmer it starts to act up. He was thinking coil but was not willing to buy one.

[c69ss396]

so now that you know its a rare 2072 I hope your going to fix it up and not use it as for parts for your other cubs....

[bolivier]

I only parted 2 cubs....1 with a cracked frame, and the other....well it had seen better days. I'm not one to part out lots of cubs. FYI
It's going to be a mowing machine. Like many have said, once you mow with a machine equipped with power steering you never want to go back. This is a very true statement.

[CubDieselFan]

Wander why the Cub Cadet parts look up does not show it coming with a Onan? They only show the M20.

[CADplans]

I am an Onan fan, my P224 effortlessly cranks the 72" mower deck,,,,,



I can mow over 2 acres an hour, 2.5 acres if I am out in the field with few turns,,,

The Onan fans say these engines are high torque engines,,,,

Oh, yea, get a BIGGER gas can!!

[Shrewcub]

Congrats on the rare 2072.

Mine is getting the SEW Vanguard put in today.

[Leadslingingdaddy]

Onans are known to have poor sealing around the intake manifold since the are 2 pieces. Seal it up and check the Carb for dirty passages ESP the one in front

[red56turbo]

Originally Posted by bolivier

It's a factory Onan!

I drove it on the trailer and it seemed to run fine. He says when it's warmer it starts to act up. He was thinking coil but was not willing to buy one.

Congrats! Now we know you won't part that out. Prolly has the original engine in it. First one I've seen.