Cub Cadet 7530
The Cub Cadet 7530 is a tractor produced by Cub Cadet. It is equipped with a 91.29 ci 1.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 30 hp / 22.4 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 954 lbs 432 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 30 hp / 22.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
7.1 gal
26.9 L
Transmission
8 forward and reverse
Operating Weight
954 lbs
432 kg
Overview
 | 2004 - 2010
Compact Utility tractorMitsubishi built
Compact Utility tractor
Mitsubishi built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Cub Cadet |
Manufacturer | Mitsubishi |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Original price was $12,800 in 2007 | |
Cub Cadet 7530 Engine | |
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Mitsubishi 1.5L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
Cub Cadet 7530 Transmission | |
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8-speed sync shuttle | |
Transmission details ...  |
Cub Cadet 7530 Power | |
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Engine | 30 hp
22.4 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 26 hp
19.4 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Mechanical wet disc brakes | |
Two-post folding ROPS. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 7.1 gal
26.9 L |
Hydraulic system | 7.9 gal
29.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 7.9 gal
29.9 L |
Pump flow | 7.2 gpm
27.3 lpm |
Total flow | 10.4 gpm
39.4 lpm |
Steering flow | 3.3 gpm
12.5 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Control | position control |
Rear lift (at ends) | 2646 lbs
1200 kg |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 1720 lbs
780 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2376 |
Mid PTO | optional |
Mid PTO Type | 2000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 67.3 inches
170 cm |
Weight | 2,370 lbs
1075 kg |
Front tire | 7-14 |
Rear tire | 11.2-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 50 |
Charging volts | 12 |
Battery CCA | 500 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Outdoor Power Equipment published in 2004, by Cub Cadet | |
Compact Tractors published in 2005, by Cub Cadet | |
Compact Tractors published in 2006, by Cub Cadet |
Engine
Engine Detail — 91.29 ci / 1.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Mitsubishi K3M |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 91.29 ci
1.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.307x3.543 inches
84 x 90 mm |
Power | 30 hp
22.4 kW |
Fuel system | Bosch pump with DLLA 150 P injectors |
Pre-heating | glow plugs |
thermostart | |
Compression | 18:1 |
Rated RPM | 2500 |
Firing order | 1-3-2 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 5.8 qts
5.5 L |
Intake valve clearance | 0.010 inches (cold)
0.254 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.010 inches (cold)
0.254 mm |
Oil capacity | 5.3 qts
5.0 L |
Oil change | 100 h |
Cub Cadet 7530 Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission — 8 forward and reverse sync shuttle
Type | sync shuttle |
Gears | 8 forward and reverse |
Clutch | 215mm dry disc |
Oil capacity | 31.7 qts
30.0 L |
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. | |
Dimensions
Cub Cadet 7530 Tires | |
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Ag front | 7-14 |
Ag rear | 11.2-24 |
Lawn/turf front | 25 x 8.5-14 |
Lawn/turf rear | 13.6-16 |
Industrial front | 27 x 8.5-15 |
Industrial rear | 15 x 19.5 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 67.3 inches
170 cm |
Length | 121 inches
307 cm |
Width | 53.5 inches
135 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 82.9 inches
210 cm |
Weight | 2,370 lbs
1075 kg |
Max Drawbar | 969 lbs
439 kg |
Ground clearance | 15 inches
38 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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Front-end loader | |
Backhoe |
Cub Cadet 633 Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | Cub Cadet 633 Backhoe |
Weight | 954 lbs
432 kg |
Transport height | 72 inches
182 cm |
Bucket width | 8 inches
20 cm |
12 inches
30 cm | |
16 inches
40 cm | |
18 inches
45 cm | |
24 inches
60 cm | |
Digging depth | 90 inches
228 cm |
Reach from pivot | 112 inches
284 cm |
Loading height | 68 inches
172 cm |
Bucket Rotation | 180° |
Swing Arc | 180° |
Bucket force | 2700 lbs
1224 kg |
Dipperstick force | 1800 lbs
816 kg |
Photos
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Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Cub Cadet 7530 based on its 30 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 2 to 3 Bottom (14-16")2 - 3 铧 (35-40 cm) | Medium Duty | Standard utility farm tillage. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 5 ft (60 in)1.5 m | Medium Duty | Pasture maintenance and weeds up to 1.5" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 54 to 60 in135 - 150 cm | Medium Duty | Thorough seedbed preparation in orchards and vegetable plots. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 5 to 6 ft (16-18" discs)1.5 - 1.8 m (40-45 cm 耙片) | Light Duty | Small acreage soil break-up and secondary aeration. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Cub Cadet 7530.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 4.6 hrs
Approximately 4.6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (7.1 gal / 26.9 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~1.6 gal/hr (5.9 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Cub Cadet 7530 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Cub Cadet 7530.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)30 hp
Kilowatts (kW)22.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)30.4 PS
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