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Cub Cadet 7260 vs Cub Cadet 7265
Verdict: Cub Cadet 7260 vs Cub Cadet 7265
The Cub Cadet 7260 and the Cub Cadet 7265 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 26 hp. Cub Cadet 7260 is the lighter machine (1,050 kg vs 1,075 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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
26 hp
26 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Cub CadetReference
Cub CadetReference
Three gears, plus reverse, in three ranges. Gears are synchronized and can be shifted on the move with the clutch. Tractor must be stopped to shift range.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Original price
$14,600 (2003 )Reference
$16,500 (2003 )Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Variants
7260
gearReference
gearReference
7265
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
19.4 kWReference
19.4 kWReference
Displacement
1.3 LReference
1.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
78 x 92 mmReference
78 x 92 mmReference
Power (gross)
19.4 kWReference
19.4 kWReference
Fuel system
indirect injectionReference
indirect injectionReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Pre-heating
glow plugsReference
glow plugsReference
Compression
22:1Reference
22:1Reference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2600Reference
Idle RPM
950-2780Reference
950-2780Reference
Firing order
1-3-2Reference
1-3-2Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Starter power
1.6 kWReference
1.6 kWReference
Coolant capacity
6.3 LReference
6.3 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
0.254 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.254 mmReference
0.254 mmReference
Oil capacity
24.0 LReference
22.0 LReference
Oil change
100 hReference
100 hReference
Transmission
Gears
9 forward and 3 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference
Clutch
two-stage 215mm dry discReference
215mm mechanical dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
17.2 kWReference
17.2 kWReference
Type
partially synchronized gearReference
hydrostaticReference
Pressure
147.1 barReference
147.1 barReference
Valves
1 or 2Reference
1 or 2Reference
Pump flow
29.5 lpmReference
29.5 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Control
position control with optional draft controlReference
position control with optional draft controlReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
749 kgReference
749 kgReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
2000@2632Reference
2000@2632Reference
Mid PTO
liveReference
liveReference
Mid PTO Type
2000Reference
2000Reference
Steering flow
—
13.2 lpmReference
Capacities
Fuel
29.9 LReference
29.9 LReference
Front axle
4.0 LReference
4.0 LReference
Max capacity
2199 kgReference
2199 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
165 cmReference
165 cmReference
Weight
453 kgReference
453 kgReference
Front tire
7-14Reference
7-14Reference
Rear tire
9.5-24Reference
9.5-24Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 7-14. Rear: 9.5-24Reference
Front: 7-14. Rear: 9.5-24Reference
Industrial front
25x8.5-14Reference
25x8.5-14Reference
Industrial rear
13.6-16Reference
13.6-16Reference
Length
292 cmReference
292 cmReference
Width
131 cmReference
131 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
212 cmReference
212 cmReference
Ground clearance
30 cmReference
30 cmReference
Max Drawbar
379 kgReference
379 kgReference
Max front axle
969 kgReference
969 kgReference
Max rear axle
1349 kgReference
1349 kgReference
Cub Cadet 7260 attachments
7260 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, just behind the front axle.Reference
Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, just behind the front axle.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
50Reference
50Reference
Charging volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
500Reference
500Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet 590-408-100 Backhoe
Backhoe type
Cub Cadet 590-408-100 BackhoeReference
Cub Cadet 590-408-100 BackhoeReference
Transport height
182 cmReference
182 cmReference
Bucket width
60 cmReference
60 cmReference
Digging depth
228 cmReference
228 cmReference
Reach from pivot
284 cmReference
284 cmReference
Loading height
172 cmReference
172 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
180°Reference
180°Reference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
180°Reference
Bucket force
1224 kgReference
1224 kgReference
Dipperstick force
816 kgReference
816 kgReference
Cub Cadet 7265 attachments
7265 Serial Numbers
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.