Overview
The Cub Cadet 7305 is a versatile 4WD compact utility tractor powered by a 30 hp Mitsubishi 1.5L 3-cylinder diesel engine. Produced between 1998 and 2003, this model features a 3-range hydrostatic transmission and live PTO, making it a capable machine for a variety of farm and utility tasks.
Ideal Applications
Property Maintenance and Landscaping:
With options for 60-inch or 72-inch mid-mount mower decks and a hydrostatic transmission for infinite speed control, this tractor is well-suited for large-scale lawn care and groundskeeping.
Material Handling and Excavation:
The 11.5 gpm total hydraulic flow supports front-end loader and backhoe attachments, while the 1,653 lbs rear lift capacity allows for effective use of Category I implements.
Small Farm Operations:
The four-wheel drive system, mechanical rear differential lock, and high ground clearance of 12.8 inches allow this tractor to navigate varied terrain while performing tasks with its 24 hp rated PTO.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet |
| Original price | $15,975 (2000 ) |
Engine
| Engine type | Mitsubishi 1.5L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.307x3.543 inches (84 x 90 mm) |
| Compression | 18:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 6.7 qts (6.3 L) |
| Description | Mitsubishi / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 91.29 ci (1.5 L) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.010 inches*Cold (0.254 mm) |
| Firing order | 1-3-2 |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Idle RPM | 970-2980 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.010 inches*Cold (0.254 mm) |
| Power (gross) | 30 hp (22.4 kW) |
| Power (net) | 27 hp (20.1 kW) |
| Pre-heating | glow plugs |
| Rated RPM | 2750 |
| Starter power | 2.15 hp (1.6 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil capacity | 5 qts (4.7 L) |
| Oil change | 100 h |
| Engine (gross) | 30 hp (22.4 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 27 hp (20.1 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 24 hp (17.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 215mm dry disc |
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| Description | hydrostatic |
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse (3-range) |
| Oil capacity | 23.2 qts (22.0 L) |
| Type | hydrostatic |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Mechanical wet disc brakes / Two-post folding ROPS. |
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| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Front axle | 4.2 qts (4.0 L) |
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| Fuel | 7.9 gal (29.9 L) |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2133 psi (147.1 bar) |
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| Pump flow | 7.9 gpm (29.9 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 3.6 gpm (13.6 lpm) |
| Total flow | 11.5 gpm (43.5 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 1 or 2 |
Hitch
| Control | position control with optional draft control |
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| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 1653 lbs (749 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@2376 / 2000@2632 |
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| Mid PTO | live OptOptional |
| Mid PTO Type | 2000 |
| Rear PTO | live |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 500 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 50 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging volts | 12 |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ag front | 7.2-16 |
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| Ag rear | 12.4-24 |
| Industrial front | 27x8.5-15 |
| Industrial rear | 15-19.5 |
| Lawn/turf front | 27x10.5-15 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 41x14-20 |
| Ground clearance | 12.8 inches (32 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 84.3 inches (214 cm) |
| Length | 115 inches (292 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 67 inches (170 cm) |
| Width | 54 inches (137 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.2-16 |
| Rear tire | 12.4-24 |
| Weight | 2465 to 2685 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 67 inches (170 cm) |
7305 Serial Numbers
| Location: | Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, just behind the front axle. |
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Cub Cadet 7305 Weight
| Max capacity | 4850 lbs (2199 kg) |
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| Max Drawbar | 837 lbs (379 kg) |
| Max front axle | 2138 lbs (969 kg) |
| Max rear axle | 2976 lbs (1349 kg) |
| Shipping | 2685 lbs (1217 kg) |
Cub Cadet 7305 attachments
| Description | 60" mid-mount mower deck / 72" mid-mount mower deck / front-end loader / backhoe |
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References
| Description | Series 7000 Tractors published in 1998, by Cub Cadet / Series 7000 Compact Tractors published in 1999, by Cub Cadet / Series 7000 Tractors published in 2001, by Cub Cadet / Owner's Manual Series 7000 Compact Tractor (770-0911A) / Service Manual Compact Tractors (772-4207) published in 1995 |
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Variants
| 7300 | gear drive |
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| 7305 | hydrostatic |