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Cub CadetModel A
Cub Cadet 7530
Utility
- power
- 30 hp
- displacement
- 91.3 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
Head to head · Utility
Cub Cadet 7530 vs Kubota L285
Cub CadetCub Cadet 7530
vs
KubotaKubota L285
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied753030 hp
L28530 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
7530 is in the 22nd percentile; L285 is in the 22nd · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 7530 higher · +0.6 ci (<1%)753091.3 ci
L28590.7 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
7530 is in the 17th percentile; L285 is in the 16th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ L285 higher · +1 (+33%)75303
L2854
Median Utility Tractor4
7530 is in the 23rd percentile; L285 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied75308
L2858
Median Utility Tractor12
7530 is in the 23rd percentile; L285 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
7530 (A)L285 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet 7530 | Kubota L285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Kubota | — |
| Model | 7530 | L285 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet 7530 | Kubota L285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi | Kubota | — |
| Model | K3M | V1501A | — |
| Power Output | 30hp | 30hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,500RPM | 2,400RPM | ▲ 7530+100 RPM · +4% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 | ▲ L285+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 91.3ci | 90.7ci | ▲ 7530+0.6 ci · <1% |
| Bore | 3.3in | 3in | ▲ 7530+0.3 in · +10% |
| Stroke | 3.5in | 3.2in | ▲ 7530+0.3 in · +9% |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet 7530 | Kubota L285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sync Shuttle | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet 7530 | Kubota L285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 121in | 118in | ▲ 7530+3 in · +3% |
| Width | 53.5in | 62.6in | ▲ L285+9.1 in · +17% |
| Height | 82.9in | 55.1in | ▲ 7530+27.8 in · +50% |
| Operating Weight | 2,370lb | 2,230lb | ▲ 7530+140 lb · +6% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet 7530 | Kubota L285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Gear Pump | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Power Steering | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Cub Cadet 7530 | Kubota L285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 695rpm | — |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 1,164rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Cub Cadet 7530 | Kubota L285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Type I | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | I | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet 7530 | Kubota L285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power Steering | Manual | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet 7530 | Kubota L285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Voltage | 12V | Not recorded | — |
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Cub Cadet 7530 | Kubota L285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 1.5gal | 1.9gal | ▲ L285+0.5 gal · +36% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet 7530 | Kubota L285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Open with two-post ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 22nd percentile (30 hp)B · 22nd percentile (30 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 17th percentile (91.3 ci)B · 16th percentile (90.7 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 15th percentile (2,370 lb)B · 14th percentile (2,230 lb)
A · 7530B · L285Median Utility Tractor