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Cub Cadet 5252 vs Cub Cadet 7252
Verdict: Cub Cadet 5252 vs Cub Cadet 7252
The Cub Cadet 5252 and the Cub Cadet 7252 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Cub Cadet 5252 is the lighter machine (544 kg vs 724 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 5252 is the newer design (2004 vs 2003). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
20 hp
20 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Cub CadetReference
Cub CadetReference
air-cooledReference
Hydrostatic transmission with forward-reverse tredle pedal and high-low range shift. Tractor must be stopped to shift range.Reference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Engine
18.6 kWReference
18.6 kWReference
Displacement
0.7 LReference
0.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 67 mmReference
78 x 78 mmReference
Power
18.6 kWReference
18.6 kWReference
Compression
9:1Reference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Idle RPM
1500-3600Reference
1550-3600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
2.0 LReference
22.7 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Fuel system
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dual carburetorReference
Air cleaner
—
paper elementReference
Pre-heating
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coolant heater (optional)Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Coolant capacity
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3.3 LReference
Coolant change
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400 hReference
Intake valve clearance
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0.152 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.152 mmReference
Oil change
—
100 hReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
Oil type
—
Cab Cadet Hy-Trans FluidReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
14.9 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system
18.9 LReference
22.7 LReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Capacity
18.9 LReference
22.7 LReference
Valves
1 (optional)Reference
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Total flow
20.8 lpmReference
30.3 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift (at ends)
464 kgReference
521 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
308 kgReference
430 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Mid PTO Type
2000Reference
2000 (1.000)Reference
Pressure
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103.4 barReference
Pump flow
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18.9 lpmReference
Steering flow
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11.4 lpmReference
Control
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position controlReference
Engine RPM
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540@3500Reference
Capacities
Fuel
21.2 LReference
22.7 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
139 cmReference
147 cmReference
Weight
544 kgReference
430 kgReference
Lawn/turf front
18x8.5-8Reference
20x9-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
26x12-12Reference
27x12-15Reference
Length
261 cmReference
276 cmReference
Width
114 cmReference
121 cmReference
Height
129 cmReference
134 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
195 cmReference
200 cmReference
Ground clearance
12 cmReference
20 cmReference
Cub Cadet 5252 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
regulated flywheel coilReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
20Reference
30Reference
Battery CCA
500Reference
500Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
7252
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2WDReference
7254
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4WDReference
Cub Cadet 7252 attachments
Cub Cadet 612 Backhoe
Backhoe type
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Cub Cadet 612 BackhoeReference
Digging depth
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198 cmReference
Reach from pivot
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238 cmReference
Loading height
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133 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
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180°Reference
Swing Arc
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180°Reference
Bucket force
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877 kgReference
Dipperstick force
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458 kgReference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.