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Cub Cadet 7205 vs Cub Cadet 7233
Verdict: Cub Cadet 7205 vs Cub Cadet 7233
The Cub Cadet 7205 and the Cub Cadet 7233 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Cub Cadet 7205 is the lighter machine (903 kg vs 1,097 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 7233 holds more fuel (29.9 L vs 20.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 7205 is the newer design (1998 vs 1996). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer 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
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Cub CadetReference
MitsubishiReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
liquid-cooled overhead valve (OHV)Reference
Original price
$14,300 (2003 )Reference
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Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
rear standardReference
Distributor
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Cub CadetReference
Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Variants
7000
2WD gearReference
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7200
4WD gearReference
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7205
4WD hydroReference
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7232
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2WD GearReference
7233
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2WD HydrostaticReference
7234
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4WD GearReference
7235
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4WD HydrostaticReference
Engine
Fuel tank
20.1 LReference
29.9 LReference
Engine
14.9 kWReference
17.2 kWReference
Displacement
1.1 LReference
1.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
78 x 78 mmReference
82 x 78 mmReference
Power
14.9 kWReference
17.2 kWReference
Fuel system
indirect injectionReference
direct injectionReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2500Reference
Idle RPM
950-2680Reference
970-2750Reference
Firing order
1-3-2Reference
1-3-2Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
5.7 LReference
5.3 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
0.254 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
0.254 mmReference
Oil capacity
18.0 LReference
22.0 LReference
Oil change
100 hReference
200 hReference
Compression
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18.7:1Reference
Coolant change
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1000 hReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference
Oil type
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Cub Cadet Hy-TranReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
13.0 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Pressure
147.1 barReference
147.1 barReference
Pump flow
22.0 lpmReference
27.3 lpmReference
Total flow
34.8 lpmReference
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Steering flow
12.9 lpmReference
12.1 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Control
position controlReference
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Rear lift (at ends)
635 kgReference
1000 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
444 kgReference
749 kgReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
live independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
2000@2470Reference
2000@2421Reference
Mid PTO
liveReference
live independentReference
Mid PTO Type
2000 (1.0)Reference
2000 (1.0)Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
147 cmReference
165 cmReference
Weight
430 kgReference
1097 kgReference
Front tire
6x12Reference
5.00-15Reference
Rear tire
9.5x16Reference
11.2-24Reference
Ag front
6x12Reference
5.00-15Reference
Ag rear
9.5x16Reference
11.2-24Reference
Lawn/turf front
23x8.5-12Reference
25x8.50-14Reference
Lawn/turf rear
33x12.5-15Reference
13.6-16Reference
Industrial front
23x8.5-12Reference
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Industrial rear
12-16.5Reference
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Length
270 cmReference
292 cmReference
Width
117 cmReference
131 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
200 cmReference
212 cmReference
Ground clearance
23 cmReference
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Max Drawbar
379 kgReference
379 kgReference
Cub Cadet 7205 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
60" Mower deck
Cutting width
152 cmReference
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Cub Cadet 590-457-100 Backhoe
Backhoe type
Cub Cadet 590-457-100 BackhoeReference
Cub Cadet 408 BackhoeReference
Transport height
169 cmReference
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Bucket width
60 cmReference
60 cmReference
Digging depth
198 cmReference
233 cmReference
Reach from pivot
238 cmReference
284 cmReference
Loading height
133 cmReference
167 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
180°Reference
180°Reference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
180°Reference
Bucket force
1179 kgReference
1134 kgReference
Dipperstick force
562 kgReference
810 kgReference
Capacities
Max capacity
1450 kgReference
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Cub Cadet 7233 attachments
Cub Cadet 408 Backhoe
2-Foot flat digging depth
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228 cmReference
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.