Cub CadetModel A
Cub Cadet 5254
Utility
- power
- 25 hp
- displacement
- 45.5 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Sub-Compact
Cub Cadet 5254 vs Cub Cadet 7260
Cub CadetModel B
Cub Cadet 7260
Sub-Compact
- power
- 26 hp
- displacement
- 80.4 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 9
Cub CadetCub Cadet 5254
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 7260
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact
Engine Power
▲ 7260 higher · +1 hp (+4%)525425 hp
726026 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp
5254 is in the 46th percentile; 7260 is in the 49th · 816 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 7260 higher · +34.9 ci (+77%)525445.5 ci
726080.4 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci
5254 is in the 7th percentile; 7260 is in the 41st · 757 models
Cylinders
▲ 7260 higher · +1 (+50%)52542
72603
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3
5254 is in the 11th percentile; 7260 is in the 50th · 802 models
Operating Weight
▲ 7260 higher · +1,048 lb (+83%)52541,267 lb
72602,315 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb
5254 is in the 9th percentile; 7260 is in the 43rd · 711 models
5254 (A)7260 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet 5254 | Cub Cadet 7260 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Cub Cadet | Same |
| Model | 5254 | 7260 | — |
| Category | Utility, Sub-Compact | Sub-Compact | — |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet 5254 | Cub Cadet 7260 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki | Mitsubishi | — |
| Power Output | 25hp | 26hp | ▲ 7260+1 hp · +4% |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 2,600RPM | ▲ 5254+1,000 RPM · +38% |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 | ▲ 7260+1 · +50% |
| Displacement | 45.5ci | 80.4ci | ▲ 7260+34.9 ci · +77% |
| Bore | 3.1in | 3.1in | Same |
| Stroke | 3.1in | 3.6in | ▲ 7260+0.5 in · +16% |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet 5254 | Cub Cadet 7260 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | partially synchronized gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet 5254 | Cub Cadet 7260 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 85in | 115in | ▲ 7260+30 in · +35% |
| Width | 45in | 51.8in | ▲ 7260+6.8 in · +15% |
| Height | 51in | 83.5in | ▲ 7260+32.5 in · +64% |
| Operating Weight | 1,267lb | 2,315lb | ▲ 7260+1,048 lb · +83% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet 5254 | Cub Cadet 7260 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open Center | open center | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Not recorded | — |
Tread Width
| Spec | Cub Cadet 5254 | Cub Cadet 7260 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Tread | Not recorded | 9.5in | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Cub Cadet 5254 | Cub Cadet 7260 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | I | I | Same |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet 5254 | Cub Cadet 7260 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet 5254 | Cub Cadet 7260 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Cub Cadet 5254 | Cub Cadet 7260 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 0.9gal | 1.7gal | ▲ 7260+0.8 gal · +89% |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 26.9 hpA · 46th percentile (25 hp)B · 49th percentile (26 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 91.4 ciA · 7th percentile (45.5 ci)B · 41st percentile (80.4 ci)
Cylinders
median 3A · 11th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (3)
Operating Weight
median 2,700 lbA · 9th percentile (1,267 lb)B · 43rd percentile (2,315 lb)
Length
median 113 inA · 11th percentile (85 in)B · 52nd percentile (115 in)
A · 5254B · 7260Median Sub-Compact Tractor