Head to head · Sub-Compact

Cub Cadet Ex2900 vs Dongfeng DF-250

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Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet Ex2900

Utility

power
28.7 hp
displacement
100 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full Ex2900 specs
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DongfengModel B

Dongfeng DF-250

Sub-Compact

power
25 hp
displacement
93.5 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full DF-250 specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet Ex2900
vs
DongfengDongfeng DF-250

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 584–816

Engine Power

▲ Ex2900 higher · +3.7 hp (+15%)
Ex290028.7 hp
DF-25025 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

Ex2900 is in the 54th percentile; DF-250 is in the 46th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Ex2900 higher · +6.5 ci (+7%)
Ex2900100 ci
DF-25093.5 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

Ex2900 is in the 57th percentile; DF-250 is in the 53rd · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Ex29003
DF-2503
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

Ex2900 is in the 50th percentile; DF-250 is in the 50th · 802 models

Operating Weight

▲ Ex2900 higher · +257 lb (+11%)
Ex29002,550 lb
DF-2502,293 lb
Median Sub-Compact Tractor2,700 lb

Ex2900 is in the 47th percentile; DF-250 is in the 42nd · 711 models

Ex2900 (A)DF-250 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet Ex2900Dongfeng DF-250Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetDongfeng—
ModelEx2900DF-250—
CategoryUtility, Sub-CompactSub-Compact—

Engine

SpecCub Cadet Ex2900Dongfeng DF-250Difference
ManufacturerYanmarDongfeng—
ModelNot recordedY385T—
Power Output28.7hp25hp▲ Ex2900+3.7 hp · +15%
Rated RPM2,600RPM2,400RPM▲ Ex2900+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement100ci93.5ci▲ Ex2900+6.5 ci · +7%
Bore3.5in3.3in▲ Ex2900+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke3.5in3.5inSame

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet Ex2900Dongfeng DF-250Difference
TypeHydrostaticManual—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet Ex2900Dongfeng DF-250Difference
Length110in105in▲ Ex2900+5 in · +5%
Width59.1in45.6in▲ Ex2900+13.5 in · +30%
HeightNot recorded59.1in—
Operating Weight2,550lb2,293lb▲ Ex2900+257 lb · +11%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet Ex2900Dongfeng DF-250Difference
System TypeOpen CenterNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerHydraulic Power—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet Ex2900Dongfeng DF-250Difference
Hitch TypeType IRear Type: I—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 1—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet Ex2900Dongfeng DF-250Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypePowerHydraulic Power—

Capacities

SpecCub Cadet Ex2900Dongfeng DF-250Difference
Coolant1.2gal2.7gal▲ DF-250+1.4 gal · +117%

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet Ex2900Dongfeng DF-250Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 54th percentile (28.7 hp)B · 46th percentile (25 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 57th percentile (100 ci)B · 53rd percentile (93.5 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 47th percentile (2,550 lb)B · 42nd percentile (2,293 lb)

Length

median 113 in
A · 45th percentile (110 in)B · 37th percentile (105 in)
A · Ex2900B · DF-250Median Sub-Compact Tractor
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