Compare/Cub Cadet 7260 vs Cub Cadet Sc2400

Cub Cadet 7260 vs Cub Cadet Sc2400

Verdict: Cub Cadet 7260 vs Cub Cadet Sc2400

The Cub Cadet 7260 and the Cub Cadet Sc2400 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cub Cadet 7260 leads on rated power with 26 hp against 24 hp. Cub Cadet Sc2400 is the lighter machine (580 kg vs 1,050 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet Sc2400 is the newer design (2008 vs 1998). In short: choose the Cub Cadet 7260 for outright pulling power, or the Cub Cadet Sc2400 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Cub Cadet

Fit score

Best match

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Cub Cadet

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

26 hp

24 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub CadetReference

YanmarReference

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

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Distributor

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Cub CadetReference

Steering

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powerReference

Variants

7260

gearReference

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7265

hydrostaticReference

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Sc2400 TD

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includes 60-inch mid-mount mowerReference

Sc2400 TL

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includes loaderReference

Sc3400 TLD

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includes mower and loaderReference

Sc2450

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tractor backhoeReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

19.4 kWReference

17.9 kWReference

Displacement

1.3 LReference

0.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 92 mmReference

72 x 74 mmReference

Power (gross)

19.4 kWReference

17.9 kWReference

Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

4-inch dry elementReference

Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Compression

22:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

3300Reference

Idle RPM

950-2780Reference

1150-3470Reference

Firing order

1-3-2Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

1.6 kWReference

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Coolant capacity

6.3 LReference

3.2 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.254 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.254 mmReference

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Oil capacity

24.0 LReference

7.6 LReference

Oil change

100 hReference

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Fuel tank

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22.0 LReference

Engine (net)

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15.2 kWReference

Power (net)

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15.2 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

Clutch

two-stage 215mm dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

17.2 kWReference

12.3 kWReference

Type

partially synchronized gearReference

hydrostaticReference

Pressure

147.1 barReference

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Valves

1 or 2Reference

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Pump flow

29.5 lpmReference

13.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

I (limited)Reference

Control

position control with optional draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

749 kgReference

299 kgReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

2000@2632Reference

2100@3338Reference

Mid PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

2100 (SAE 16/32)Reference

Total flow

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26.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

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13.6 lpmReference

Capacities

Fuel

29.9 LReference

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Front axle

4.0 LReference

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Max capacity

2199 kgReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

165 cmReference

139 cmReference

Weight

453 kgReference

166 kgReference

Front tire

7-14Reference

18x8.5-10Reference

Rear tire

9.5-24Reference

26x12.0-12Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7-14. Rear: 9.5-24Reference

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Industrial front

25x8.5-14Reference

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Industrial rear

13.6-16Reference

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Length

292 cmReference

242 cmReference

Width

131 cmReference

113 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

212 cmReference

181 cmReference

Ground clearance

30 cmReference

19 cmReference

Max Drawbar

379 kgReference

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Max front axle

969 kgReference

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Max rear axle

1349 kgReference

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Ag front

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18x8.5-10Reference

Ag rear

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26x12.0-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

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18x8.50-10Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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26x12.00-12Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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126 cmReference

Operating weight

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580 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

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

50Reference

40Reference

Charging volts

12Reference

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Battery CCA

500Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Cub Cadet 590-408-100 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Cub Cadet 590-408-100 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

182 cmReference

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Bucket width

60 cmReference

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Digging depth

228 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

284 cmReference

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Loading height

172 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

1224 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

816 kgReference

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Cub Cadet Sc2400 attachments

Sc2400 Serial Number Location

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

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152 cmReference

Cut height

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2 to 10 cmReference

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.