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Cub Cadet 7273 vs Cub Cadet 7304
Verdict: Cub Cadet 7273 vs Cub Cadet 7304
The Cub Cadet 7273 and the Cub Cadet 7304 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 21 hp. Cub Cadet 7304 is the lighter machine (784 kg vs 1,166 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 7304 is the newer design (2003 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
21 hp
21 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
Cub CadetReference
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Manufacturer
MitsubishiReference
Cub CadetReference
liquid-cooled overhead valve (OHV)Reference
Hydrostatic transmission with forward-reverse tredle pedal and high-low range shift. Tractor must be stopped to shift range.Reference
Differential lock
rear standardReference
mechanical rearReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Original price
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$13,200 (2004)Reference
Variants
7272
2WD GearReference
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7273
2WD HydrostaticReference
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7274
4WD GearReference
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7275
4WD HydrostaticReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
29.9 LReference
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Engine
20.1 kWReference
22.4 kWReference
Displacement
1.5 LReference
1.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
84 x 90 mmReference
72 x 78 mmReference
Power
20.1 kWReference
22.4 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
indirect injectionReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
paper elmentReference
Compression
18:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2500Reference
3600Reference
Idle RPM
970-2750Reference
1200-3600Reference
Firing order
1-3-2Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
6.3 LReference
5.0 LReference
Coolant change
1000 hReference
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Intake valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
0.203 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
0.203 mmReference
Oil capacity
22.0 LReference
24.6 LReference
Oil change
200 hReference
200 hReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
Oil type
Cub Cadet Hy-TranReference
Cab Cadet Hy-Trans FluidReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
15.7 kWReference
15.7 kWReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Pressure
147.1 barReference
103.4 barReference
Pump flow
27.3 lpmReference
18.9 lpmReference
Steering flow
12.1 lpmReference
11.4 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift (at ends)
1000 kgReference
521 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
749 kgReference
430 kgReference
Rear PTO
live independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
2000@2421Reference
540@3500Reference
Mid PTO
live independentReference
independentReference
Mid PTO Type
2000 (1.0)Reference
2000 (1.000)Reference
Hydraulic system
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24.6 LReference
Capacity
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24.6 LReference
Total flow
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30.3 lpmReference
Control
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position controlReference
Clutch
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electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
170 cmReference
147 cmReference
Weight
1166 kgReference
430 kgReference
Front tire
95.L-15SLReference
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Rear tire
12.4-24Reference
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Ag front
95.L-15SL F2MReference
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Ag rear
12.4-24Reference
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Lawn/turf front
25x10.50-15Reference
23x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf rear
41x14.00-20Reference
31x12-15Reference
Length
292 cmReference
276 cmReference
Width
137 cmReference
121 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
214 cmReference
208 cmReference
Max Drawbar
379 kgReference
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Industrial front
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23x8.5Reference
Industrial rear
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12x16.5Reference
Height
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142 cmReference
Ground clearance
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25 cmReference
Cub Cadet 7273 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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30Reference
Battery CCA
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500Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet 408 Backhoe
Backhoe type
Cub Cadet 408 BackhoeReference
Cub Cadet 612 BackhoeReference
Bucket width
60 cmReference
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Digging depth
233 cmReference
198 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
228 cmReference
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Reach from pivot
284 cmReference
238 cmReference
Loading height
167 cmReference
133 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
180°Reference
180°Reference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
180°Reference
Bucket force
1134 kgReference
877 kgReference
Dipperstick force
810 kgReference
458 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
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22.7 LReference
Cub Cadet 7304 attachments
Cub Cadet 612 Backhoe
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.