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Cub Cadet 5234D vs Cub Cadet 7000
Verdict: Cub Cadet 5234D vs Cub Cadet 7000
The Cub Cadet 5234D and the Cub Cadet 7000 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cub Cadet 7000 leads on rated power with 18 hp against 17 hp. Cub Cadet 5234D is the lighter machine (612 kg vs 833 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 5234D is the newer design (2004 vs 1998). In short: choose the Cub Cadet 7000 for outright pulling power, or the Cub Cadet 5234D if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
17 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Cub CadetReference
Cub CadetReference
Two-range hydrostatic transmission with right-hand forward and reverse pedals. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges.Reference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Original price
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$11,400 (2003 )Reference
Engine
Engine
17.2 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Displacement
0.8 LReference
1.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
68 x 78 mmReference
78 x 78 mmReference
Power
17.2 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Fuel system
indirect injectionReference
indirect injectionReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
2500Reference
Idle RPM
1200-3600Reference
950-2680Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
5.0 LReference
5.7 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.203 mmReference
0.254 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.203 mmReference
0.254 mmReference
Oil capacity
18.9 LReference
19.0 LReference
Oil change
200 hReference
100 hReference
Fuel tank
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20.1 LReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Firing order
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1-3-2Reference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil type
Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid PlusReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
12.7 kWReference
13.0 kWReference
Hydraulic system
18.9 LReference
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Type
hydrostaticReference
partially synchronizedReference
Capacity
18.9 LReference
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Pressure
103.4 barReference
147.1 barReference
Valves
1 (optional)Reference
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Total flow
20.8 lpmReference
34.8 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift (at ends)
464 kgReference
635 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
308 kgReference
444 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
liveReference
Clutch
electricReference
dry discReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Mid PTO
independentReference
liveReference
Mid PTO Type
2000Reference
2000 (1.0)Reference
Pump flow
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22.0 lpmReference
Steering flow
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12.9 lpmReference
Control
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position controlReference
Engine RPM
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2000@2470Reference
Capacities
Fuel
21.2 LReference
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Max capacity
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1450 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
139 cmReference
147 cmReference
Weight
612 kgReference
430 kgReference
Front tire
18x9.5-8Reference
20x8-10Reference
Rear tire
26x12x12Reference
9.5x16Reference
Ag front
18x9.5-8Reference
20x8-10Reference
Ag rear
26x12x12Reference
9.5x16Reference
Lawn/turf front
18x8.5-8Reference
20x8-10Reference
Lawn/turf rear
26x12-12Reference
33x12.5-15Reference
Length
261 cmReference
270 cmReference
Width
114 cmReference
117 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
208 cmReference
200 cmReference
Ground clearance
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27 cmReference
Max Drawbar
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379 kgReference
Cub Cadet 5234D attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
30Reference
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Battery CCA
500Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
7000
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2WD gearReference
7200
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4WD gearReference
7205
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4WD hydroReference
Cub Cadet 7000 attachments
60" Mower deck
Cutting width
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152 cmReference
Cub Cadet 590-457-100 Backhoe
Backhoe type
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Cub Cadet 590-457-100 BackhoeReference
Transport height
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169 cmReference
Bucket width
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60 cmReference
Digging depth
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198 cmReference
Reach from pivot
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238 cmReference
Loading height
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133 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
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180°Reference
Swing Arc
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180°Reference
Bucket force
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1179 kgReference
Dipperstick force
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562 kgReference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.