Cub Cadet 7260
The Cub Cadet 7260 is a tractor produced by Cub Cadet. It is equipped with a 80.43 ci 1.3 L engine. The rated power output is 26 hp 19.4 kW. Transmission: 9 forward and 3 reverse. Operating weight: 1000 lbs 453 kg.
Engine Power
26 hp
19.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
7.9 gal
29.9 L
Transmission
9 forward and 3 reverse
Operating Weight
1000 lbs
453 kg
Cub Cadet 7260 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1998 - 2003
7000 SeriesCompact Utility tractor |
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1998 - 2003 | |
7000 Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Cub Cadet |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Original price was $14,600 in 2003 | |
Variants | |
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7260 | gear |
7265 | hydrostatic |
Cub Cadet 7260 Engine | |
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Mitsubishi 1.3L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
Cub Cadet 7260 Transmission | |
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9-speed partially synchronized gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Cub Cadet 7260 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 26 hp
19.4 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 23 hp
17.2 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Mechanical wet disc brakes | |
Two-post folding ROPS. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 7.9 gal
29.9 L |
Front axle | 4.2 qts
4.0 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pressure | 2133 psi
147.1 bar |
Valves | 1 or 2 |
Pump flow | 7.8 gpm
29.5 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Control | position control with optional draft control |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 1653 lbs
749 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2376 |
Mid PTO | live OptOptional |
Mid PTO Type | 2000 |
Engine RPM | 2000@2632 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 65 inches
165 cm |
Weight | 2315 lbs
1050 kg |
Front tire | 7-14 |
Rear tire | 9.5-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 50 |
Charging volts | 12 |
Battery CCA | 500 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Series 7000 Tractors published in 1998, by Cub Cadet | |
Series 7000 Compact Tractors published in 1999, by Cub Cadet | |
Series 7000 Tractors published in 2001, by Cub Cadet | |
Owner's Manual Series 7000 Compact Tractor (770-0911A) | |
Service Manual Compact Tractors (772-4207) published in 1995 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 80.43 ci / 1.3 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Mitsubishi |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 80.43 ci
1.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.071x3.622 inches
78 x 92 mm |
Power (gross) | 26 hp
19.4 kW |
Fuel system | indirect injection |
Air cleaner | dry |
Pre-heating | glow plugs |
Compression | 22:1 |
Rated RPM | 2600 |
Idle RPM | 950-2780 |
Firing order | 1-3-2 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Starter power | 2.15 hp
1.6 kW |
Coolant capacity | 6.7 qts
6.3 L |
Intake valve clearance | 0.010 inches (cold)
0.254 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.010 inches (cold)
0.254 mm |
Oil capacity | 4.4 qts
4.2 L |
Oil change | 100 h |
Transmission
Transmission — 9 forward and 3 reverse partially synchronized gear
Type | partially synchronized gear |
Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
Clutch | two-stage 215mm dry disc |
Oil capacity | 25.4 qts
24.0 L |
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. | |
Dimensions
Cub Cadet 7260 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7-14. Rear: 9.5-24 |
Industrial front | 25x8.5-14 |
Industrial rear | 13.6-16 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 65 inches
165 cm |
Length | 115 inches
292 cm |
Width | 51.8 inches
131 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 83.5 inches
212 cm |
Ground clearance | 12 inches
30 cm |
Cub Cadet 7260 Weight | |
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2315 lbs
1050 kg | |
Max capacity | 4850 lbs
2199 kg |
Max Drawbar | 837 lbs
379 kg |
Max front axle | 2138 lbs
969 kg |
Max rear axle | 2976 lbs
1349 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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60" mid-mount mower deck | |
72" mid-mount mower deck | |
Front-end loader | |
Backhoe |
Cub Cadet 408 Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | Cub Cadet 408 Backhoe |
Weight | 1000 lbs
453 kg |
Transport height | 72 inches
182 cm |
Bucket width | 8 inches
20 cm |
12 inches
30 cm | |
16 inches
40 cm | |
18 inches
45 cm | |
24 inches
60 cm | |
Digging depth | 90 inches
228 cm |
Reach from pivot | 112 inches
284 cm |
Loading height | 68 inches
172 cm |
Bucket Rotation | 180° |
Swing Arc | 180° |
Bucket force | 2700 lbs
1224 kg |
Dipperstick force | 1800 lbs
816 kg |
Photos
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