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Well Paladin, I think we covered this subject already, but on the outside chance that you missed something I'll give it to you again. Since the introduction of the Mitsubishi 7000 series tractors, be they Case or Cub Cadet, the most common leak is in one of the drive line interfaces (only rarely has an axle seal gone out at the young hours you mention) it will be easy to see spot the interface, but not so easy to find the source of the leak.

Chances are I can put my finger right on the leak, it is the gasket between the hydrostatic cover and transmission or input shaft seal. The gasket is probably the thick gasket you see, but not being there it's just a guess. Any of these following parts are sources for leaks and require splitting the tractor, and about $1200 to $2000 for repair plus parts, depending. Remember, once it is apart, many items still can't be reached until repaired on the bench. If you want my advice, I say become fast friends with your Cub Cadet Service Manager or start taking your banker to lunch.

For the technical minded, here is the somewhat less than grand tour of possible leak sources;

Starting at the rea of the engine, there are (2) two rear main bearing seals, and (1) one gasket for the oil seal housing. Aft of the oil seal housing is (1) one large crankshaft rear oil seal. If it is a rear seal problem you will see the leak between the engine and the clutch housing - regardless of transmission or model. Oh yeah, your clutch will slip and chatter like a crazed chimp.

The next possible interface that could leak is the clutch housing to hydrostatic transmission / MFD drop box. The hydrostatic transmission is held captive between the hydrostatic cover and the transmission section. There are (12) twelve "O" rings and (1) one seal that could leak in the hydrostatic cover, most likely culprit is the input shaft seal. The hydrostatic transmission has (2) two seals and (4) "O" rings and (1) one gasket - this gasket is a known leaker! The hydrostatic transmission's port block has (7) seven "O" rings and (1) one oil seal that may be leaking. The transmission section has (2) two "O" rings that could leak.

Next on the leak list is the Mid PTO, it has (2) two seals, (1) one "O" ring, and (1) one cap. They may leak.

Last in the drive line is the rear axle which has (1) one RH & LH shaft seal and (1) one input shaft seal plus a housing gasket.

Despite all that could be wrong, chances are it is just one gasket or seal, and even confronted with a $2000 repair, the price still looks good. Good luck!

Mechanical Condition of used 7275
Cub Cadet
Replies 4 Post by Ted@Abbeywoods,LLC

If a BX2200 is the same as a BX22, then I think it would make the cut for anyone who seriously enjoys gardening. Being both a Kubota and a Cub Cadet owner I have to say that it (BX22) is much better an offering than the new liquid cooled gasoline engined Cub Cadet 7000's. The diesel alone puts it in a better class of machine. Should you need a backhoe, the bucket and crowd forces are the best in any small utility tractor.

While I'm at it, a special word of admiration and respect for the Hunstiger Family! I really enjoyed the Bobcat story from a different link, and having read it once before, never made the connection to the Mark who posts here. I wish you all a very long and healthy life, good family makes for good living.

With respect,
Ted

front loader power
Kubota Tractors
Replies 8 Post by Ted@Abbeywoods,LLC

I am very close friends with my local CC dealer and the reason most dealers abandon CC for Kubota comes down to something very simple: money. There is a very narrow profit margin on the CC, a bit wider on the Kubota line. But perhaps more important, even with the new computerized parts ordering system, CC still does not support its line like most of the big manufacturers. CC often sends the dealer the wrong part, has no part number for some parts and forces the dealer to play mix and match, and if the dealer has a complicated technical question, well forget about a speedy answer. Often as not, the dealer who is really the hero, comes off looking like an idiot and the customer goes away mad. MTD / CC just doesn't seem to care to listen to its customers about what they want, and don't seem that much interested about after sale support, in comparison to Kubota. MTD also seems to think they know how to design a tractor, better than Mitsubishi. Just look at the new 7000 series (BX size) gasoline engined tractors and you'll know what I mean. Good grief, what were they thinking?

As far as a high cg, I think that is just so much baloney. I've had my machines on slopes that would make you turn green and as long as you respect gravity you'll have no problem. You always have to think safety!

In closing, my CC dealer friends always lament about the local Kubota dealers having won an all expenses paid trip for themselves and family for good sales. The local Kubota dealer and family have enjoyed Hawaii, Las Vegas, and Bermuda (not in the same year) for excellence in sales, the CC dealer got a wall plaque. Knowing all of this to be true, why would anyone bother with MTD?

Price Check on 7275
Cub Cadet
Replies 11 Post by Ted@Abbeywoods,LLC