Cub Cadet 7273 vs John Deere 3005

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 7273

Cub Cadet 7273

27 HP · 1996–1997

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John Deere 3005

John Deere 3005

27 HP · 2008–2012

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Cub Cadet 7273 and the John Deere 3005 deliver the same power: 27 HP.
  • The John Deere 3005 is the more recent model: production started in 2008, versus 1996 for the Cub Cadet 7273.
  • The Cub Cadet 7273 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 1000 kg versus 369 kg.

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 7273John Deere 3005
Power27 HP27 HP
Production years1996–19972008–2012
Cylinders3
Displacement1.5 L1.3 L
Weight1 166 kg
Drive2WD2WD or 4WD
TransmissionHydrostaticGear
Gears (fwd/rev)8 / 2
Rear lift capacity1 000 kg369 kg
Wheelbase170 cm154 cm
Length292 cm223 cm

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 7273 or the John Deere 3005?

The Cub Cadet 7273 and the John Deere 3005 deliver the same power: 27 HP.

Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 7273 or the John Deere 3005?

The John Deere 3005 is the more recent model: production started in 2008, versus 1996 for the Cub Cadet 7273.

Which has the higher lift capacity, the Cub Cadet 7273 or the John Deere 3005?

The Cub Cadet 7273 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 1000 kg versus 369 kg.

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