Overview
The Cub Cadet 7304 is a compact utility farm tractor produced between 2003 and 2004, featuring a 30 hp Daihatsu 1.0L 3-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine. It is equipped with four-wheel drive, a hydrostatic transmission with two ranges, and a Category I rear hitch with a 950 lb lift capacity at 24 inches.
Ideal Applications
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
The unit features a hydrostatic transmission providing infinite forward and reverse gears across two ranges, paired with a mechanical rear differential lock and four-wheel drive.
Engine and PTO Performance:
The Daihatsu DM950D engine is rated at 3600 RPM and provides a claimed 21 hp at the PTO, supporting both 2000 RPM mid-mount and 540 RPM rear independent power take-offs.
Hydraulic and Attachment Capabilities:
Equipped with an 8 gpm total flow open center gear pump system, the tractor supports various attachments including a front-end loader, backhoe, and mid-mount mower decks.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet |
| Original price | $13,200 (2004) |
Engine
| Engine type | Daihatsu 1.0L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | paper elment |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.835x3.071 inches (72 x 78 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 5.3 qts (5.0 L) |
| Description | Daihatsu DM950D / turbocharged diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 58.1 ci (1.0 L) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.008 inches (cold) (0.203 mm) |
| Fuel system | indirect injection |
| Idle RPM | 1200-3600 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.008 inches (cold) (0.203 mm) |
| Power | 30 hp (22.4 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil capacity | 3.5 qts (3.3 L) |
| Oil change | 150 h |
| PTO (claimed) | 21 hp (15.7 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
| Oil capacity | 26 qts (24.6 L) |
| Oil change | 200 h |
| Oil type | Cab Cadet Hy-Trans Fluid |
| Type | hydrostatic |
Mechanical
| Description | Dry shoe brakes / Two-post foldable ROPS. |
|---|---|
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Capacity
| Fuel | 6 gal (22.7 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 6.5 gal (24.6 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 6.5 gal (24.6 L) |
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| Pressure | 1500 psi (103.4 bar) |
| Pump flow | 5 gpm (18.9 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 3 gpm (11.4 lpm) |
| Total flow | 8 gpm (30.3 lpm) |
| Type | open center gear pump |
Hitch
| Control | position control |
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| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 950 lbs (430 kg) |
| Rear lift (at ends) | 1150 lbs (521 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Clutch | electric / electric |
|---|---|
| Engine RPM | 540@3500 |
| Mid PTO | independent |
| Mid PTO Type | 2000 (1.000) |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 500 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 30 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Industrial front | 23x8.5 |
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| Industrial rear | 12x16.5 |
| Lawn/turf front | 23x9.5-12 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 31x12-15 |
| Ground clearance | 10 inches (25 cm) |
| Height | 56 inches (142 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 82 inches (208 cm) |
| Length | 91 inches (231 cm) |
| Weight | 1730 lbs (784 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 58 inches (147 cm) |
| Width | 48 inches (121 cm) |
| Weight | 1730 lbs (784 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 58 inches (147 cm) |
Cub Cadet 7304 attachments
| Description | 54" mid-mount mower deck / 60" mid-mount mower deck / snowblower / blade / front-end loader / backhoe |
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References
| Description | Outdoor Power Equipment 2003 published by Cub Cadet / Operator's Manual 612 Backhoe (769-00150A) published in 2005 |
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