Cub Cadet 7530 - Horsepower, Weight, Specs, Problems, Price & More

The Cub Cadet 7530 tractor is powered by a Mitsubishi 1.5L 3-cyl diesel engine that provides 30hp / 22.4kW of horsepower and torque. It has a 4x4 MFWD 4WD drive configuration and a sync shuttle transmission.

• Engine
• Transmission
• Brakes
• Steering
• Common Problems
• What Users Like
• Technical Specifications

Engine

The engine is a Mitsubishi K3M turbocharged diesel 3-cylinder liquid-cooled with a displacement of 91.29ci / 1.5L and a bore/stroke of 3.307x3.543inches / 84x 90 mm. It has a power output of 30hp / 22.4kW and a fuel system that uses Bosch pump with DLLA 150 P injectors. The engine has a compression ratio of 18:1 and is equipped with glow plugs/thermostart for pre-heating. The rated rpm is 2500 and the firing order is 1-3-2. The starter volts are 12 and the coolant capacity is 5.8qts / 5.5L. The intake and exhaust valve clearance is 0.010inches / 0.254 mm (cold).

Transmission

The transmission has 8 forward and reverse gears and is a sync shuttle type. It has a clutch of 215mm dry disc and an oil capacity of 31.7qts / 30.0L. The transmission has four gears (1-4) in two ranges (L-H) with left-hand shuttle. The clutch must be used to shift and the tractor must be stopped to change ranges. The engine power take-off (PTO) is rated at 26hp / 19.4kW.

Brakes

The brakes are mechanical wet disc type. The tractor is equipped with four-wheel drive (4WD) and power steering. The engine is a Mitsubishi K3M turbocharged diesel 3-cylinder liquid-cooled with a displacement of 91.29ci / 1.5L and a bore/stroke of 3.307x3.543inches / 84x 90 mm. It has a power output of 30hp / 22.4kW and a fuel system that uses Bosch pump with DLLA 150 P injectors. The engine has a compression ratio of 18:1 and is equipped with glow plugs/thermostart for pre-heating. The rated rpm is 2500 and the firing order is 1-3-2. The starter volts are 12 and the coolant capacity is 5.8qts / 5.5L. The intake and exhaust valve clearance is 0.010inches / 0.254 mm (cold).

Steering

The steering is power-assisted and uses a Mitsubishi 1.5L 3-cylinder diesel engine. The tractor is equipped with four-wheel drive (4WD) and mechanical wet disc brakes. The engine has a power output of 30hp / 22.4kW and a fuel system that uses Bosch pump with DLLA 150 P injectors. The engine has a compression ratio of 18:1 and is equipped with glow plugs/thermostart for pre-heating. The rated rpm is 2500 and the firing order is 1-3-2. The starter volts are 12 and the coolant capacity is 5.8qts / 5.5L. The intake and exhaust valve clearance is 0.010inches / 0.254 mm (cold).

Common Problems

Users have reported issues with the clutch slipping and the transmission not shifting smoothly. Some users have also reported problems with the hydraulic system and the power steering. The brakes have been reported to wear out quickly and require frequent maintenance. Additionally, some users have reported issues with the engine overheating and the glow plugs failing.

What Users Like

Users appreciate the power and performance of the Cub Cadet 7530. The tractor is versatile and can be used for a variety of tasks, including mowing, tilling, and hauling. Users also like the four-wheel drive (4WD) and power steering, which make the tractor easy to maneuver. The tractor is also fuel-efficient and has a low maintenance cost. Users appreciate the comfortable ride and the foldable ROPS cab, which provides protection from the elements.

Cub Cadet 7530 Technical Specifications

Power
Engine	30hp / 22.4kW
Pto (claimed)	26hp / 19.4kW
Engine Detail
Description	Mitsubishi K3M turbocharged diesel 3-cylinder liquid-cooled
Displacement	91.29ci / 1.5L
Bore/stroke	3.307x3.543inches / 84x 90 mm
Power	30hp / 22.4kW
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	5.8qts / 5.5L
Intake Valve Clearance	0.010inches / 0.254 mm (cold)
Exhaust Valve Clearance	0.010inches / 0.254 mm (cold)
Engine
Description	Mitsubishi 1.5L 3-cyl diesel
Transmission
Type	sync shuttle
Gears	8 forward and reverse
Clutch	215mm dry disc
Oil Capacity	31.7qts / 30.0L
Description	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.
Mechanical
Chassis	4x4 MFWD 4WD
Steering	power
Brakes	mechanical wet disc
Cab	foldable ROPS
Transmission	8-speed sync shuttle
Tires
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
Wheelbase	67.3inches / 170cm
Length	121inches / 307cm
Width	53.5inches / 135cm
Height (rops)	82.9inches / 210cm
Weight	2,370lbs / 1075kg
Max Drawbar	969lbs / 439kg
Ground Clearance	15inches / 38cm
Dimensions And Tires
Wheelbase	67.3inches / 170cm
Weight	2,370lbs / 1075kg
Front Tire	7-14
Rear Tire	11.2-24
Serial Numbers
Location	Serial number plate on the right side of the 7530 tractor frame, above the front axle.
Capacity
Fuel	7.1gal / 26.9L
Hydraulic System	7.9gal / 29.9L
Hydraulics
Type	gear pump
Capacity	7.9gal / 29.9L
Pump Flow	7.2gpm / 27.3lpm
Total Flow	10.4gpm / 39.4lpm
Steering Flow	3.3gpm / 12.5lpm
Tractor Hitch
Rear Type	I
Control	position control
Rear Lift (at Ends)	2646lbs / 1200kg
Rear Lift (at 24	1720lbs / 780kg
Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging System	alternator
Charging Amps	50
Charging Volts	12
Battery Cca	500
Battery Volts	12
Power Take Off Pto
Rear Pto	independent
Rear Rpm	540 (1.375)
Engine Rpm	540@2376
Mid Pto	optional
Mid Rpm	2000
Engine Oil
Oil Capacity	5.3qts / 5.0L
Oil Change	100 h

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