Thoughts on a 2072?

[twingard]

hey guys

I think I found a pretty good deal on a 2072 that I'm going to check out tomorrow. I'm just wondering what everyone's thoughts were on the 2072. I never had any dealings with a super before. I have a 1810 which I'm very happy with. From looking at pictures, it looks to me like a beefed up 1810 or 1811. It looks like a solid piece to me. Any opinions would be appreciated.

thanks

[Datsun1973]

It's mostly the same as an 1811 with a longer frame. I think it may have lower reduction gearing? Power steering is nice and bigger tires too.

[Mcamp]

Good tractor, check the rear end for loose or broken bolts and check for leaks.

[PaulS]

My son and I have a repowered 2072. It is a real workhorse I like it.

[john hall]

Great machine, mine has a 60" Haban under it, it could be set up better (not enough ground clearance with the deck raised, the rear is a little light with the deck down in mowing position). It has plenty of power for mowing. No issues with it that you don't find on every other 25 year old Cadet.

[gdheck]

I absolutely love mine. They also have front hydraulic ports. Yes, they have the normal problems that you may or may not have experienced with your 1810. Yes they have lower gears, but they also have larger tires. You will really want a set of rearend braces from Xtreme Mortorworks to stiffen up the frame. I've been using mine for the last couple weeks pulling trees I've cut down, pushing brush up into piles and removing some wild roses the easy way. This was with turf tires and about 150# of added weight on the rear. I really couldn't be much happier with mine.

[twingard]

thanks for the input guys...hopefully ill be coming home with a 2072 tom. (keep the opinions coming ill be checking before I leave in the morning)

[Tankman]

Sounds like a Cub we would all be glad to bring home!

Don't forget to let all know how you make out! The forum members are nosy!

[john hall]

I honestly can't think of anything specific to that series tractor we had to do to mine. I rebuilt the entire driveline, put on a key switch, added a fuel cap with a gauge, and replaced something fairly inexpensive that was allowing oil to get in the air cleaner (maybe it was a reed valve?). I've got new ball joints for the tie rods I need to put on and the PTO needs a bearing replaced, and a set of front wheel bearings too. Oh yeah, forgot I had to replace the springs and one of the plates for the hydro. But like I said earlier, normal stuff for any Cadet, or any lawnmower for that matter.

I did a fair amount of work on the 60" deck, but it was just normal wear and tear items along with tearing it down for repaint.

I would pay special attention to the frame and rear end if yours has been used for anything other than mowing grass (mine has always been a dedicated grass machine). Being the biggest of the big ones, you never know if a previous owner was treating it like a bulldozer, either because it was all he had to work with or just because he could and thought he should.

[gdheck]

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