Cub Cadet

Cub Cadet 5252

The Cub Cadet 5252 is a sub-compact utility tractor produced from 2004 to 2008 as part of the 5000 Series. It features a 25 hp Kohler 0.7L 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with power steering. The tractor includes external dual disc brakes and a two-post folding ROPS. It has a fuel capacity of 5.6 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 5 gallons with an open center type and optional valve. The rear hitch is category I with a lift capacity of 1,025 lbs at the ends. PTO options include independent rear and mid PTOs with electric clutch. Dimensions include a 55-inch wheelbase, 85-inch length (103 inches with hitch), 45-inch width, and 51-inch height (77 inches with ROPS). The tractor weighs 1200 lbs and has lawn/turf tires sized 18x8.5-8 front and 26x12-12 rear. Attachments available include 54" and 60" mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, blade, and a front-end loader with a 550 lbs lift capacity and 1250 lbs breakout force.
Power25 hp
Founded2004 - 2008
Model5252

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 5252

Power
Engine25 hp (18.6 kW)
PTO (claimed)20 hp (14.9 kW)
Tires
Lawn/turf rear26x12-12
Lawn/turf front18x8.5-8
Engine
Typegasoline
Power25 hp (18.6 kW)
Coolingair-cooled
Idle RPM1500-3600
Cylinders2-cylinder
Rated RPM3600
Bore/Stroke3.27x2.64 inches (83 x 67 mm)
Compression9:1
Displacement45.6 ci (0.7 L)
ManufacturerKohler
Oil capacity2.1 qts (2.0 L)
Sparkplug gap0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts12
Capacity
Fuel5.6 gal (21.2 L)
Hydraulic system5 gal (18.9 L)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery CCA500
Battery volts12
Charging amps20
Charging systemregulated flywheel coil
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Valves1 (optional)
Capacity5 gal (18.9 L)
Total flow5.5 gpm (20.8 lpm)
Mechanical
ROPSTwo-post foldinf ROPS.
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesExternal dual disc brakes
SteeringPower steering
Production
Series5000 Series
CategorySub-Compact Utility tractor
Original price$7,000 in 2007
Years produced2004 - 2008
Attachments
Blade60 inches width (152 cm), front-mount
Snowblower48 inches width (121 cm), front-mount
Front-end loader
ModelMTD 590-812-100 Loader
Dump angle45°
Bucket width48 inches (121 cm)
Breakout force1250 lbs (567 kg)
Reach (dumped)24 inches (60 cm)
Reach (ground)49 inches (124 cm)
Rollback angle25°
Height (at pin)71.5 inches (181 cm)
Clearance (dumped)51 inches (129 cm)
Lift capacity (full at pin)550 lbs (249 kg)
54" mid-mount mower deck54 inches (137 cm)
60" mid-mount mower deck60 inches (152 cm)
Transmission
Typehydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeI
Rear lift (at ends)1,025 lbs (464 kg)
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)680 lbs (308 kg)
Dimensions & Tires
Width45 inches (114 cm)
Height51 inches (129 cm)
Length85 inches (215 cm)
Weight1200 lbs (544 kg)
Wheelbase55 inches (139 cm)
Height (ROPS)77 inches (195 cm)
Ground clearance5 inches (12 cm)
Length with hitch103 inches (261 cm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchelectric
Mid PTOindependent
Rear PTOindependent
Mid PTO Type2000
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)