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 listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 26 hp / 19.4 kW; Diesel (listed): 2.15 hp / 1.6 kW. Transmission: 9 forward and 3 reverse. Operating weight: 1000 lbs 453 kg.

Overview

	1998 - 2003 7000 SeriesCompact Utility tractor 7000 Series Compact Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Cub Cadet
Compact Utility tractor
Original price was $14,600 in 2003

Variants
7260	gear
7265	hydrostatic

Cub Cadet 7260 Engine
Mitsubishi 1.3L 3-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Cub Cadet 7260 Transmission
9-speed partially synchronized gear
Transmission details ...

Cub Cadet 7260 Power
Engine (gross)	26 hp 19.4 kW
PTO (claimed)	23 hp 17.2 kW

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Differential lock	mechanical rear
Power steering
Mechanical wet disc brakes
Two-post folding ROPS.

Capacity
Fuel	7.9 gal 29.9 L
Front axle	4.2 qts 4.0 L

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Pressure	2133 psi 147.1 bar
Valves	1 or 2
Pump flow	7.8 gpm 29.5 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	I
Control	position control with optional draft control
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	1653 lbs 749 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
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
Wheelbase	65 inches 165 cm
Weight	2315 lbs 1050 kg
Front tire	7-14
Rear tire	9.5-24
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	50
Charging volts	12
Battery CCA	500
Battery volts	12

References
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
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 7-14. Rear: 9.5-24
Industrial front	25x8.5-14
Industrial rear	13.6-16

Dimensions
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
	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
60" mid-mount mower deck
72" mid-mount mower deck
Front-end loader
Backhoe

Cub Cadet 408 Backhoe
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

Cub Cadet 7260