Cub Cadet 5254
The Cub Cadet 5254 is a tractor produced by Cub Cadet. It is equipped with a 45.5 ci 0.7 L engine. The rated power output is 25 hp 18.6 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse (2-range). Operating weight: 1267 lbs 574 kg.
Engine Power
25 hp
18.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
5.6 gal
21.2 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Operating Weight
1267 lbs
574 kg
Cub Cadet 5254 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 2004 - 2008
5000 SeriesSub-Compact Utility tractor |
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2004 - 2008 | |
5000 Series | |
Sub-Compact Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Cub Cadet |
Sub-Compact Utility tractor | |
Original price was $8,400 in 2007 | |
Cub Cadet 5254 Engine | |
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Kawasaki 0.7L 2-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ... |
Cub Cadet 5254 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Cub Cadet 5254 Power | |
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Engine | 25 hp
18.6 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 20 hp
14.9 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
External dual disc brakes | |
Two-post folding ROPS. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 5.6 gal
21.2 L |
Hydraulic system | 5 gal
18.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 5 gal
18.9 L |
Pressure | 1500 psi
103.4 bar |
Valves | 1 OptOptional |
Total flow | 5.5 gpm
20.8 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Rear lift (at ends) | 1,025 lbs
464 kg |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 680 lbs
308 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Mid PTO | independent |
Mid PTO Type | 2000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 55 inches
139 cm |
Weight | 1267 lbs
574 kg |
Front tire | 18x9.5-8 |
Rear tire | 26x12-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | regulated flywheel coil |
Charging amps | 30 |
Battery CCA | 500 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Outdoor Power Equipment published in 2004, by Cub Cadet | |
Compact Tractors published in 2005, by Cub Cadet | |
Compact Tractors published in 2006, by Cub Cadet |
Engine
Engine Detail — 45.5 ci / 0.7 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 45.5 ci
0.7 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.07x3.07 inches
78 x 78 mm |
Power | 25 hp
18.6 kW |
Fuel system | twin carburetor |
Rated RPM | 3600 |
Idle RPM | 1450-3600 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 3.5 qts
3.3 L |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches
0.762 mm |
Intake valve clearance | 0.006 inches (cold)
0.152 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.006 inches (cold)
0.152 mm |
Oil capacity | 2.1 qts
2.0 L |
Oil change | 100 h |
Transmission
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse (2-range) hydrostatic
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
Oil capacity | 20 qts
18.9 L |
Oil type | Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus |
Oil change | 200 h |
Two-range hydrostatic transmission with right-hand forward and reverse pedals. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges. | |
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Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus |
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Dimensions
Cub Cadet 5254 Tires | |
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Ag front | 18x9.5-8 |
Ag rear | 26x12-12 |
Lawn/turf front | 18x8.5-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 26x12-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 55 inches
139 cm |
Length | 85 inches
215 cm |
103 inches (with hitch)
261 cm | |
Width | 45 inches
114 cm |
Height | 51 inches
129 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 79 inches
200 cm |
Weight | 1267 lbs
574 kg |
Ground clearance | 5 inches
12 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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54" mid-mount mower deck | |
60" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Front-end loader |
Photos
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