Compare/Cub Cadet 7265 vs Cub Cadet 8354

Cub Cadet 7265 vs Cub Cadet 8354

Verdict: Cub Cadet 7265 vs Cub Cadet 8354

The Cub Cadet 7265 and the Cub Cadet 8354 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cub Cadet 8354 leads on rated power with 28 hp against 26 hp. Cub Cadet 7265 is the lighter machine (1,075 kg vs 1,756 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 8354 is the newer design (2004 vs 1998). In short: choose the Cub Cadet 8354 for outright pulling power, or the Cub Cadet 7265 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

26 hp

28 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub CadetReference

DaedongReference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$16,500 (2003 )Reference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Distributor

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Cub CadetReference

Variants

7260

gearReference

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7265

hydrostaticReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

19.4 kWReference

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Displacement

1.3 LReference

1.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 92 mmReference

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Power (gross)

19.4 kWReference

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Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

dual element, cyclone typeReference

Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Compression

22:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2700Reference

Idle RPM

950-2780Reference

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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

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Intake valve clearance

0.254 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.254 mmReference

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Oil capacity

22.0 LReference

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Oil change

100 hReference

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Fuel tank

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43.5 LReference

Engine

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26.1 kWReference

Power

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26.1 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

215mm mechanical dry discReference

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

17.2 kWReference

21.1 kWReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

synchronized shuttleReference

Pressure

147.1 barReference

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Valves

1 or 2Reference

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Pump flow

29.5 lpmReference

29.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

13.2 lpmReference

17.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position control with optional draft controlReference

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

749 kgReference

1027 kgReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

2000@2632Reference

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Mid PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

Total flow

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47.3 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1242 kgReference

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

166 cmReference

Weight

453 kgReference

428 kgReference

Front tire

7-14Reference

7-16Reference

Rear tire

9.5-24Reference

12.4-24Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Industrial front

25x8.5-14Reference

27 x 10.5-15Reference

Industrial rear

13.6-16Reference

43 x 16-20Reference

Length

292 cmReference

320 cmReference

Width

131 cmReference

145 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

212 cmReference

234 cmReference

Ground clearance

30 cmReference

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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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7-16Reference

Ag rear

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12.4-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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27 x 8.5 x 15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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41 x 14-20Reference

Cub Cadet 7265 attachments

7265 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

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Charging amps

50Reference

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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

Cub Cadet 644 BackhoeReference

Transport height

182 cmReference

190 cmReference

Bucket width

60 cmReference

91 cmReference

Digging depth

228 cmReference

Reach from pivot

284 cmReference

302 cmReference

Loading height

172 cmReference

167 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

180°Reference

170°Reference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

Bucket force

1224 kgReference

1213 kgReference

Dipperstick force

816 kgReference

954 kgReference

Cub Cadet 8354 attachments

Cub Cadet 644 Backhoe

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.