Cub Cadet 7304

777777 · Jan 17, 2008

Hi all,

Does anyone have any information on the Cub Cadet 7304.

I know it is a 30 HP Turbo Diesel Diahatsu ( ??? I think that is how it is spelt ) and have Googled this but not really able to find any info on it. Not even from Cub. Produced in 03 & 04 I think but that is about all I can find out.
Friend of a friend of a friend has got one for sale @ a good $ but haven't seen it yet and would like some info first.

Can anyone tell me of a tractor that compares to it in physical size ( ie a BX or B series or same size as a Deere 2305 or 2320 ?

Anyone know where I could get an owners manual ?

Any help you could provide would be appreciated.

Thanks

777777 · Jan 31, 2008

Hi All,

Guess no one has any information on the7304.

Thanks to all those who took the time to read the thread.

Have a great evening

Dave01 · Feb 1, 2008

I don't know a thing about that model, but here is a link to one that sold for $6500 with 200 hours on it.
Cub Cadet 7304 Tractors 2003

Here's a link to all the parts info at PartsTree.com:
Parts and Diagrams for Cub Cadet 7304 Tractor

I looked on Cub Cadet's site and found the manual for a mower deck, but not for the tractor. I'll look again later and see if I can find an online manual for a 7304. Hope this helps!

777777 · Feb 1, 2008

Hi,

Thanks for the response. All I could find was the mower manual as well.

Was basically looking for a specifications sheet and since I couldn't find that was looking for the owner's manual hoping for some details on the specs.

Obviously not a popular model.

Please let me know if you dig up some specs on it.

Thanks and have a great evening/

mdc2544 · Feb 1, 2008

there is one on tractorhouse.com. link below (cut and paste)
http://www.tractorhouse.com/listings/detail.aspx?OHID=5265640&guid=543107F6609D48C1B32C7DC000BC0C51

did you try a search on this forum?

Dave01 · Feb 1, 2008

Well I looked around some more, couldn't find a spec sheet. 777777, I saw you have posted on several other web sites, one guy gave you some specs but nobody seems to have an actual spec sheet or manual to share.

777777 · Feb 5, 2008

Hi Dave01,

Well the 7304 was dropped off today. Have to laugh because I got the loader manual and a complete parts manual but no operators manual. Just my luck.

Luck would also have it that I was on the way to the farm show so I had to turn around and come home to accept delivery.

Went to a Cub dealer this aft and he didn't have much luck in looking it up but told me they had a girl who specialized in Cubs and he would have her look it up and give me a buzz.

So, guess sooner or later will have some specs on it but until then will just enjoy it.

Thanks for your efforts and have a good one.

natem · Feb 6, 2008

All that I can tell you is that if you are wondering who makes the motor, I believe that briggs and stratton makes it. At least that was the case on my 5234d, i think.

Mike5252 · Feb 6, 2008

I think its the other way around. Doesn't Diahatsu mfg the vanguard series of engines for B&S?

777777 · Feb 7, 2008

Hi Guys,

Is definately a Diahatsu, 30 HP turbocharged deisel.

Thanks

Tom

Mike5252 · Feb 7, 2008

Do you have any first impressions on the tractor?

777777 · Feb 7, 2008

Hi,

Came on a flat bed and was dropped off at the local Deere dealership who was doing a favour for the trucker. Trucker wanted to know what year it was as it was like new.

I went up, got on it and away I went home. Only bout 1/2mile.

Later in the afternoon took it out back to play with. Actually was really impressed with what it could do especially considering I really didn't know how to operate it very well.

Got so involved that I ended up fooling around on it for a couple of hours and when I was finished couldn't believe it. Had actually accomplished more in that couple of hours than I had done all last year. Moved a couple of boulders that I hadn't been able to otherwise move, knocked out some stumps that were in the way of mowing and cleared out an area of bush that I hadn't been able to get into before.

I figure that once I have an operators manual so I can figure out the various hydro gears and when\how to shift, this is really going to make my life a lot easier.

Nice little tractor that can do a good job.

Also pushed around a bit of snow.

So, these are my first impressions.

Thanks

Tom

Dave01 · Feb 7, 2008

Sounds like you had fun! Glad the machine is all you expected and more, with the right tool those jobs get done quick.

MajMac392 · Feb 9, 2008

By now 777777 you may have a manual but it looks like some are downloadable from the Cub site at: PDF Manual Web Archive Manual Web Archive[You need both the model number and the serial number. I actually went to the www . cubcadet . com site and saw a link on the left of the page for Owners Manuals. I didn't realize that they had Diahatsu motors in the 30 hp models. I thought they were Mitusubishi, unless yours is a re-badged Kioti from Korea. I get confused with some of the newer models. Let us know how it turns out.

777777 · Feb 9, 2008

Hey MajMac,

Yup, ended up getting a manual via a download from Cub. Turns out there is a secret to it.

When you put the model # in, it isn't the actual model # on the face of the tractor but another model # that is 7 or 8 digits long that is on the serial # plate.

Once I knew that, I was off to the races and able to download it today.
Now I know all the things I did wrong before getting the manual.

Yes, it has the 30 HP Diashtsu turbo charged engine it.

Nice little tractor but could use a little more loader lift ( guess depends on where you measure it ).

Thanks for all the interest and help. It was appreciated.

Take care and have a great weekend.

Tom

Dave01 · Feb 9, 2008

Just in case you wanted to compare, I noticed a 7304 listed on Ebay:

Cub Cadet Garden Tractor Mower Hydro Diesel 4x4 60in - eBay (item 180214078577 end time Feb-14-08 16:26:17 PST)

No loader on this one.

777777 · Feb 9, 2008

Hi,

Thanks for the opportunity to compare.

Would be quite surprised if he got his start bid when it doesn't have a loader.

Truthfully, these are a really nice little tractor and well worth it if you can get them at the right price.

Have a great weekend.

Tom

eric1967 · Mar 3, 2008

777777 said:
Hi,

Came on a flat bed and was dropped off at the local Deere dealership who was doing a favour for the trucker. Trucker wanted to know what year it was as it was like new.

I went up, got on it and away I went home. Only bout 1/2mile.

Later in the afternoon took it out back to play with. Actually was really impressed with what it could do especially considering I really didn't know how to operate it very well.

Got so involved that I ended up fooling around on it for a couple of hours and when I was finished couldn't believe it. Had actually accomplished more in that couple of hours than I had done all last year. Moved a couple of boulders that I hadn't been able to otherwise move, knocked out some stumps that were in the way of mowing and cleared out an area of bush that I hadn't been able to get into before.

I figure that once I have an operators manual so I can figure out the various hydro gears and when\how to shift, this is really going to make my life a lot easier.

Nice little tractor that can do a good job.

Also pushed around a bit of snow.

So, these are my first impressions.

Thanks

Tom

hey my name is Eric and was wondering if you like the on demand front wheel drive vs 4 wheel drive?

eric1967 · Mar 3, 2008

hey my name is Eric and was wondering if you like the on demand front wheel drive vs 4 wheel drive?

777777 · Mar 3, 2008

Hey Eric,

Yup, love it. Kicks in when needed and I don't have to fiddle with it.

What I have found with this tractor is that it has an amazing amount of power for it's size and that I really need some weight on the back end. Box blade next on my list and soon.

Doesn't help that I really don't know what I am doing but when pushing snow around it is so easy to pull the front wheels off the ground as I have the loader too low or too angled and haven't figured out the float yet.

What I do wish is that the bucket was about 6" bigger ( 54" instead of 48" ) so I could see what it is doing while I am fiddling around.

Overall, I would say it is a really nice piece of equipment that is well worth it if you can get it at the right price.

Have a great one.

Tom