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Cub Cadet 7305 vs Cub Cadet 7530
Verdict: Cub Cadet 7305 vs Cub Cadet 7530
The Cub Cadet 7305 and the Cub Cadet 7530 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cub Cadet 7305 leads on rated power with 30 hp against 26 hp. Cub Cadet 7530 is the lighter machine (1,075 kg vs 2,465 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 7530 is the newer design (2004 vs 1998). In short: choose the Cub Cadet 7305 for outright pulling power, or the Cub Cadet 7530 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
30 hp
26 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Cub CadetReference
MitsubishiReference
liquid-cooledReference
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (L-H) with left-hand shuttle. Clutch must be used to shift. Tractor must be stopped to change ranges.Reference
Original price
$17,700 (2003 )Reference
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Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Distributor
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Cub CadetReference
Variants
7300
gear driveReference
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7305
hydrostaticReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
22.4 kWReference
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Engine (net)
20.1 kWReference
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Displacement
1.5 LReference
1.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
84 x 90 mmReference
84 x 90 mmReference
Power (net)
20.1 kWReference
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Power (gross)
22.4 kWReference
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Fuel system
direct injectionReference
Bosch pump with DLLA 150 P injectorsReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Pre-heating
glow plugsReference
thermostartReference
Compression
18:1Reference
18:1Reference
Rated RPM
2750Reference
2500Reference
Idle RPM
970-2980Reference
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Firing order
1-3-2Reference
1-3-2Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Starter power
1.6 kWReference
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Coolant capacity
6.3 LReference
5.5 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
0.254 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
0.254 mmReference
Oil capacity
22.0 LReference
30.0 LReference
Oil change
100 hReference
100 hReference
Engine
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22.4 kWReference
Power
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22.4 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference
8 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
215mm dry discReference
215mm dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
17.9 kWReference
19.4 kWReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
sync shuttleReference
Pressure
147.1 barReference
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Valves
1 or 2Reference
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Pump flow
29.9 lpmReference
27.3 lpmReference
Total flow
43.5 lpmReference
39.4 lpmReference
Steering flow
13.6 lpmReference
12.5 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Control
position control with optional draft controlReference
position controlReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
749 kgReference
780 kgReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
2000@2632Reference
540@2376Reference
Mid PTO
liveReference
optionalReference
Mid PTO Type
2000Reference
2000Reference
Hydraulic system
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29.9 LReference
Capacity
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29.9 LReference
Rear lift (at ends)
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1200 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
29.9 LReference
26.9 LReference
Front axle
4.0 LReference
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Max capacity
2199 kgReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
170 cmReference
170 cmReference
Weight
453 kgReference
432 kgReference
Front tire
7.2-16Reference
7-14Reference
Rear tire
12.4-24Reference
11.2-24Reference
Ag front
7.2-16Reference
7-14Reference
Ag rear
12.4-24Reference
11.2-24Reference
Lawn/turf front
27x10.5-15Reference
25 x 8.5-14Reference
Lawn/turf rear
41x14-20Reference
13.6-16Reference
Industrial front
27x8.5-15Reference
27 x 8.5-15Reference
Industrial rear
15-19.5Reference
15 x 19.5Reference
Length
292 cmReference
307 cmReference
Width
137 cmReference
135 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
214 cmReference
210 cmReference
Ground clearance
32 cmReference
38 cmReference
Shipping
1217 kgReference
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Max Drawbar
379 kgReference
439 kgReference
Max front axle
969 kgReference
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Max rear axle
1349 kgReference
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Cub Cadet 7305 attachments
7305 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, just behind the front axle.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
50Reference
50Reference
Charging volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
500Reference
500Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet 590-408-100 Backhoe
Backhoe type
Cub Cadet 590-408-100 BackhoeReference
Cub Cadet 633 BackhoeReference
Transport height
182 cmReference
182 cmReference
Bucket width
60 cmReference
60 cmReference
Digging depth
228 cmReference
228 cmReference
Reach from pivot
284 cmReference
284 cmReference
Loading height
172 cmReference
172 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
180°Reference
180°Reference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
180°Reference
Bucket force
1224 kgReference
1224 kgReference
Dipperstick force
816 kgReference
816 kgReference
Cub Cadet 7530 attachments
7530 Serial Number Location
Cub Cadet 633 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.