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Cub Cadet 7260

The Cub Cadet 7260 is a compact utility tractor produced from 1998 to 2003 as part of the 7000 Series. It features a Mitsubishi 1.3L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 26 hp gross, paired with a 9-speed partially synchronized gear transmission. The tractor includes four-wheel drive, mechanical rear differential lock, power steering, and mechanical wet disc brakes. It has a fuel capacity of 7.9 gallons and an open center hydraulic system with 2133 psi pressure. The 7260 offers a rear live PTO at 540 rpm and an optional mid PTO at 2000 rpm. Dimensions include a 65-inch wheelbase, 115-inch length, and 83.5-inch height with ROPS. Attachments available include mid-mount mower decks, front-end loader, and backhoe. The tractor was originally priced between $13,050 and $14,600 during its production years.
Cub Cadet 7260compact utility tractorMitsubishi diesel engine26 hp tractor9-speed transmissiontractor attachmentsfront-end loaderbackhoePTOhydraulics
Power26 hp
Founded1998 - 2003
Model7260

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 7260

Power

PTO (claimed):23 hp (17.2 kW)
Engine (gross):26 hp (19.4 kW)

Engine

Type:diesel
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Idle RPM:950-2780
Cylinders:3-cylinder
Rated RPM:2600
Air cleaner:dry
Bore/Stroke:3.071x3.622 inches (78 x 92 mm)
Compression:22:1
Fuel system:indirect injection
Pre-heating:glow plugs
Displacement:80.43 ci (1.3 L)
Firing order:1-3-2
Manufacturer:Mitsubishi
Oil capacity:4.4 qts (4.2 L)
Power (gross):26 hp (19.4 kW)
Starter power:2.15 hp (1.6 kW)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:6.7 qts (6.3 L)
Oil change interval:100 h
Intake valve clearance:0.010 inches (cold) (0.254 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance:0.010 inches (cold) (0.254 mm)

Weight

Weight:2315 lbs (1050 kg)
Max Drawbar:837 lbs (379 kg)
Max capacity:4850 lbs (2199 kg)
Max rear axle:2976 lbs (1349 kg)
Max front axle:2138 lbs (969 kg)

Capacity

Fuel:7.9 gal (29.9 L)
Front axle:4.2 qts (4.0 L)

Variants

7260:gear
7265:hydrostatic

Electrical

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

Hydraulics

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

Mechanical

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

Production

Series:7000 Series
Category:Compact Utility tractor
Original price:$13,050 (2000), $14,600 (2003)
Years produced:1998 - 2003

Attachments

Backhoe

Model:Cub Cadet 590-408-100 Backhoe
Weight:1000 lbs (453 kg)
Swing arc:180°
Bucket force:2700 lbs (1224 kg)
Bucket width:8 inches (20 cm)
Digging depth:90 inches (228 cm)
Loading height:68 inches (172 cm)
Bucket rotation:180°
Reach from pivot:112 inches (284 cm)
Transport height:72 inches (182 cm)
Dipperstick force:1800 lbs (816 kg)
Additional bucket widths:12 inches (30 cm), 16 inches (40 cm), 18 inches (45 cm), 24 inches (60 cm)

Front-end loader

Model:476 Loader
Dump angle:45°
Bucket width:60 inches (152 cm)
Boom cylinder:2.0 inches (5 cm)
Lift capacity:900 lbs lift (full at pin) (408 kg)
Breakout force:1675 lbs (759 kg)
Reach (dumped):29 inches (73 cm)
Reach (ground):67 inches (170 cm)
Rollback angle:22°
Bucket cylinder:2.0 inches (5 cm)
Height (at pin):100 inches (254 cm)
Clearance (dumped):81 inches (205 cm)
60" mid-mount mower deck:Cub Cadet 590-401-100, 60 inches (152 cm)
72" mid-mount mower deck:Cub Cadet 590-404-100, 72 inches (182 cm)

Transmission

Type:partially synchronized gear
Gears:9 forward and 3 reverse
Notes: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.
Clutch:two-stage 215mm dry disc
Oil capacity:25.4 qts (24.0 L)

Tractor hitch

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

Dimensions & Tires

Width:51.8 inches (131 cm)
Length:115 inches (292 cm)
Weight:2315 lbs (1050 kg)
Rear tire:9.5-24
Wheelbase:65 inches (165 cm)
Front tire:7-14
Height (ROPS):83.5 inches (212 cm)
Industrial rear:13.6-16
Ground clearance:12 inches (30 cm)
Industrial front:25x8.5-14
Standard tires (ag):Front: 7-14. Rear: 9.5-24

Power Take-off (PTO)

Mid PTO:live Optional
Rear PTO:live
Mid PTO Type:2000
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)
Mid PTO Engine RPM:2000@2632
Rear PTO Engine RPM:540@2376

Related Models

Cub Cadet 7265

Model:7265