Overview
The Cub Cadet 5254 is a sub-compact utility tractor produced from 2004 to 2008, featuring a 25 hp Kawasaki 0.7L two-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline engine. It is equipped with a four-wheel drive system and a two-range hydrostatic transmission that provides infinite forward and reverse speeds.
Ideal Applications
Engine and PTO Specifications:
The Kawasaki gasoline engine delivers a rated 25 hp and is paired with an independent rear PTO rated at 540 RPM and an independent mid-mount PTO rated at 2000 RPM.
Mechanical and Hydraulic Configuration:
The tractor features an open center hydraulic system with a total flow of 5.5 gpm at 1500 psi, supporting a Category I rear hitch with a lift capacity of 680 lbs at 24 inches.
Chassis and Dimensions:
Built on a 55-inch wheelbase, the 1267-lb chassis includes power steering, external dual disc brakes, and a two-post folding ROPS with an overall height of 79 inches.
Production
| Description | Sub-Compact Utility tractor / Original price was $8,400 in 2007 |
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| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet |
Engine
| Engine type | Kawasaki 0.7L 2-cyl gasoline |
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| Bore/Stroke | 3.07x3.07 inches (78 x 78 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 3.5 qts (3.3 L) |
| Description | Kawasaki / gasoline / 2-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 45.5 ci (0.7 L) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.006 inches (cold) (0.152 mm) |
| Fuel system | twin carburetor |
| Idle RPM | 1450-3600 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.006 inches (cold) (0.152 mm) |
| Power | 25 hp (18.6 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches (0.762 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil capacity | 2.1 qts (2.0 L) |
| Oil change | 100 h |
| PTO (claimed) | 20 hp (14.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | hydrostatic |
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| Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
| Oil capacity | 20 qts (18.9 L) |
| Oil change | 200 h |
| Oil type | Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus |
| Type | hydrostatic |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / External dual disc brakes / Two-post folding ROPS. |
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| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 5.6 gal (21.2 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 5 gal (18.9 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 5 gal (18.9 L) |
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| Pressure | 1500 psi (103.4 bar) |
| Total flow | 5.5 gpm (20.8 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 1 OptOptional |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 680 lbs (308 kg) |
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| Rear lift (at ends) | 1,025 lbs (464 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Clutch | electric |
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| Mid PTO | independent |
| Mid PTO Type | 2000 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 500 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 30 |
| Charging system | regulated flywheel coil |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ag front | 18x9.5-8 |
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| Ag rear | 26x12-12 |
| Lawn/turf front | 18x8.5-8 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 26x12-12 |
| Ground clearance | 5 inches (12 cm) |
| Height | 51 inches (129 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 79 inches (200 cm) |
| Length | 85 inches (215 cm) |
| Weight | 1267 lbs (574 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 55 inches (139 cm) |
| Width | 45 inches (114 cm) |
| Front tire | 18x9.5-8 |
| Rear tire | 26x12-12 |
| Weight | 1267 lbs (574 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 55 inches (139 cm) |
Cub Cadet 5254 attachments
| Description | 54" mid-mount mower deck / 60" mid-mount mower deck / snowblower / blade / front-end loader |
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References
| Description | 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 |
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