Overview
The Cub Cadet 7254 is a compact utility farm tractor powered by a liquid-cooled Kawasaki 0.7L 2-cylinder gasoline engine rated at 25 hp. This four-wheel drive model features a two-range hydrostatic transmission and a Category I rear hitch with a 950-pound lift capacity at 24 inches. Originally priced at 11,700 dollars in 2003, it supports a variety of attachments including mid-mount mowers, loaders, and backhoes.
Ideal Applications
Hydraulic and Hitch Specifications:
The tractor is equipped with an 8 gpm total hydraulic flow and a Category I rear hitch capable of lifting 1150 lbs at the ends.
Power Take-Off Configuration:
This model includes both a 2000 RPM independent mid PTO and a 540 RPM independent rear PTO, with a claimed PTO output of 20 hp.
Chassis and Footprint Data:
The unit features a 58-inch wheelbase and a weight of 1662 lbs, with multiple tire configurations available including Ag, Industrial, and Lawn/Turf sets.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Original price was $11,700 in 2003 |
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| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet |
Engine
| Engine type | Kawasaki 0.7L 2-cyl gasoline |
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| Air cleaner | paper element |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.07x3.07 inches (78 x 78 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 3.5 qts (3.3 L) |
| Coolant change | 400 h |
| Description | Kawasaki FD750 / gasoline / 2-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 45.6 ci (0.7 L) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.006 inches (cold) (0.152 mm) |
| Fuel system | dual carburetor |
| Idle RPM | 1550-3600 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.006 inches (cold) (0.152 mm) |
| Power | 25 hp (18.6 kW) |
| Pre-heating | coolant heater (optional) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches (0.762 mm) |
| Starter | electric |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
| Oil capacity | 24 qts (22.7 L) |
| Oil type | Cab Cadet Hy-Trans Fluid |
| Type | hydrostatic |
Mechanical
| Description | Dry shoe brakes / Two-post foldable ROPS. |
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| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Capacity
| Front axle | 1 qts (0.9 L) |
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| Front hubs | 0.75 qts (each) (0.7 L) |
| Fuel | 6 gal (22.7 L) |
| Hydraulic system | 6 gal (22.7 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 6 gal (22.7 L) |
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| Pressure | 1500 psi (103.4 bar) |
| Pump flow | 5 gpm (18.9 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 3 gpm (11.4 lpm) |
| Total flow | 8 gpm (30.3 lpm) |
| Type | open center gear pump |
Hitch
| Control | position control |
|---|---|
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 950 lbs (430 kg) |
| Rear lift (at ends) | 1150 lbs (521 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Clutch | electric / electric |
|---|---|
| Engine RPM | 540@3500 |
| Mid PTO | independent |
| Mid PTO Type | 2000 (1.000) |
| 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 | flywheel alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ag front | 6x12 |
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| Ag rear | 9.5x16 |
| Industrial front | 23x8.5 |
| Industrial rear | 12x16.5 |
| Lawn/turf front | 23x9.5-12 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 31x12-15 |
| Ground clearance | 10 inches (25 cm) |
| Height | 53 inches (134 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 79 inches (200 cm) |
| Length | 91 inches (231 cm) |
| Weight | 1662 lbs (753 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 58 inches (147 cm) |
| Width | 48 inches (121 cm) |
| Front tire | 6x12 |
| Rear tire | 9.5x16 |
| Weight | 1662 lbs (753 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 58 inches (147 cm) |
Cub Cadet 7254 attachments
| Description | 54" mid-mount mower deck / 60" mid-mount mower deck / snowblower / blade / front-end loader / backhoe |
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References
| Description | Outdoor Power Equipment 2003 published by Cub Cadet / Operator's Manual Series Front-end Loader model 610 (770-10585) published in 2002 / Operator's Manual 612 Backhoe (769-00150A) published in 2005 |
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Variants
| 7252 | 2WD |
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| 7254 | 4WD |