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Cub Cadet 5254 vs Cub Cadet 5264
Verdict: Cub Cadet 5254 vs Cub Cadet 5264
The Cub Cadet 5254 and the Cub Cadet 5264 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Cub Cadet 5254 is the lighter machine (574 kg vs 612 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 5264 is the newer design (2006 vs 2004). 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
Two-range hydrostatic transmission with right-hand forward and reverse pedals. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges.Reference
Two-range hydrostatic transmission with right-hand forward and reverse pedals. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges.Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Engine
Engine
18.6 kWReference
19.4 kWReference
Displacement
0.7 LReference
1.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
78 x 78 mmReference
72 x 78 mmReference
Power
18.6 kWReference
19.4 kWReference
Fuel system
twin carburetorReference
mechanicalReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Idle RPM
1450-3600Reference
1500-3600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
3.3 LReference
5.0 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Intake valve clearance
0.152 mmReference
0.203 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.152 mmReference
0.203 mmReference
Oil capacity
18.9 LReference
18.9 LReference
Oil change
200 hReference
200 hReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
Oil type
Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid PlusReference
Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid PlusReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
14.9 kWReference
14.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system
18.9 LReference
18.9 LReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Capacity
18.9 LReference
18.9 LReference
Pressure
103.4 barReference
103.4 barReference
Valves
1Reference
1 (optional)Reference
Total flow
20.8 lpmReference
20.8 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift (at ends)
464 kgReference
464 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
308 kgReference
308 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
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Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Mid PTO Type
2000Reference
2000Reference
Capacities
Fuel
21.2 LReference
21.2 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
139 cmReference
139 cmReference
Weight
574 kgReference
612 kgReference
Front tire
18x9.5-8Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Rear tire
26x12-12Reference
26x12-12Reference
Ag front
18x9.5-8Reference
18x9.5-8Reference
Ag rear
26x12-12Reference
26x12-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
18x8.5-8Reference
18x8.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
26x12-12Reference
26x12-12Reference
Length
261 cmReference
261 cmReference
Width
114 cmReference
114 cmReference
Height
129 cmReference
129 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
200 cmReference
208 cmReference
Ground clearance
12 cmReference
12 cmReference
Cub Cadet 5254 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
regulated flywheel coilReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
30Reference
40Reference
Battery CCA
500Reference
500Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet 5264 attachments
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.