Head to head · Sub-Compact

Cub Cadet 5252 vs Cub Cadet 7260

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Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet 5252

Utility

power
25 hp
displacement
45.6 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 5252 specs
Cub Cadet 7260 Tractor
Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet 7260

Sub-Compact

power
26 hp
displacement
80.4 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full 7260 specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 5252
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 7260

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

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Engine Power

▲ 7260 higher · +1 hp (+4%)
525225 hp
726026 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

5252 is in the 46th percentile; 7260 is in the 49th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 7260 higher · +34.8 ci (+76%)
525245.6 ci
726080.4 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

5252 is in the 7th percentile; 7260 is in the 41st · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ 7260 higher · +1 (+50%)
52522
72603
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

5252 is in the 11th percentile; 7260 is in the 50th · 802 models

Operating Weight

▲ 7260 higher · +1,115 lb (+93%)
52521,200 lb
72602,315 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb

5252 is in the 6th percentile; 7260 is in the 43rd · 711 models

5252 (A)7260 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet 5252Cub Cadet 7260Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
Model52527260
CategoryUtility, Sub-CompactSub-Compact

Engine

SpecCub Cadet 5252Cub Cadet 7260Difference
ManufacturerKohlerMitsubishi
Power Output25hp26hp7260+1 hp · +4%
Rated RPM3,600RPM2,600RPM5252+1,000 RPM · +38%
Cylinders237260+1 · +50%
Displacement45.6ci80.4ci7260+34.8 ci · +76%
Bore3.3in3.1in5252+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke2.6in3.6in7260+1 in · +38%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet 5252Cub Cadet 7260Difference
TypeHydrostaticpartially synchronized gear

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet 5252Cub Cadet 7260Difference
Length85in115in7260+30 in · +35%
Width45in51.8in7260+6.8 in · +15%
Height51in83.5in7260+32.5 in · +64%
Operating Weight1,200lb2,315lb7260+1,115 lb · +93%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet 5252Cub Cadet 7260Difference
System TypeOpen Centeropen centerSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded

Tires

SpecCub Cadet 5252Cub Cadet 7260Difference
Front Tire Size18x8.5-8Not recorded
Rear Tire Size26x12-12Not recorded

Tread Width

SpecCub Cadet 5252Cub Cadet 7260Difference
Rear TreadNot recorded9.5in

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet 5252Cub Cadet 7260Difference
Hitch CategoryIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet 5252Cub Cadet 7260Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded
Drive Type2WDNot recorded
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerNot recorded

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet 5252Cub Cadet 7260Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded

Capacities

SpecCub Cadet 5252Cub Cadet 7260Difference
CoolantNot recorded1.7gal

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 46th percentile (25 hp)B · 49th percentile (26 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 7th percentile (45.6 ci)B · 41st percentile (80.4 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 11th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (3)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 6th percentile (1,200 lb)B · 43rd percentile (2,315 lb)

Length

median 113 in
A · 11th percentile (85 in)B · 52nd percentile (115 in)
A · 5252B · 7260Median Sub-Compact Tractor
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