Head to head · Sub-Compact

Cub Cadet 7260 vs Shibaura SE2540

Cub Cadet 7260 Tractor
Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet 7260

Sub-Compact

power
26 hp
displacement
80.4 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full 7260 specs
Shibaura SE2540 Tractor
ShibauraModel B

Shibaura SE2540

Sub-Compact

power
25 hp
displacement
77.6 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
12
Full SE2540 specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 7260
vs
ShibauraShibaura SE2540

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

▲ 7260 higher · +1 hp (+4%)
726026 hp
SE254025 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

7260 is in the 49th percentile; SE2540 is in the 46th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 7260 higher · +2.8 ci (+4%)
726080.4 ci
SE254077.6 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

7260 is in the 41st percentile; SE2540 is in the 38th · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ 7260 higher · +1 (+50%)
72603
SE25402
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

7260 is in the 50th percentile; SE2540 is in the 11th · 802 models

Forward Gears

▲ SE2540 higher · +3 (+33%)
72609
SE254012
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

7260 is in the 50th percentile; SE2540 is in the 73rd · 616 models

7260 (A)SE2540 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet 7260Shibaura SE2540Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetShibaura—
Model7260SE2540—
CategorySub-CompactSub-CompactSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet 7260Shibaura SE2540Difference
ManufacturerMitsubishiShibaura—
ModelNot recordedLET 892—
Power Output26hp25hp▲ 7260+1 hp · +4%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,500RPM▲ 7260+100 RPM · +4%
Cylinders32▲ 7260+1 · +50%
Displacement80.4ci77.6ci▲ 7260+2.8 ci · +4%
Bore3.1in3.5in▲ SE2540+0.4 in · +13%
Stroke3.6in3.9in▲ SE2540+0.3 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet 7260Shibaura SE2540Difference
Typepartially synchronized gearGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet 7260Shibaura SE2540Difference
Length115in111in▲ 7260+4 in · +4%
Width51.8in59.3in▲ SE2540+7.5 in · +14%
Height83.5in55.7in▲ 7260+27.8 in · +50%
Operating Weight2,315lb2,326lb▲ SE2540+11 lb · <1%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet 7260Shibaura SE2540Difference
System Typeopen centerOpen CenterSame

Tread Width

SpecCub Cadet 7260Shibaura SE2540Difference
Rear Tread9.5inNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet 7260Shibaura SE2540Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryICategory 1—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet 7260Shibaura SE2540Difference
Starter TypeNot recorded12 Volt Electric Starter—

Capacities

SpecCub Cadet 7260Shibaura SE2540Difference
Coolant1.7gal1.4gal▲ 7260+0.3 gal · +21%

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 41st percentile (80.4 ci)B · 38th percentile (77.6 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 9
A · 50th percentile (9)B · 73rd percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 43rd percentile (2,315 lb)B · 43rd percentile (2,326 lb)
A · 7260B · SE2540Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageCub Cadet 7260Full spec pageShibaura SE2540