Cub Cadet 7260 vs John Deere 2520

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 7260

Cub Cadet 7260

26 HP · 1998–2003

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John Deere 2520

John Deere 2520

26 HP · 2005–2011

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Cub Cadet 7260 and the John Deere 2520 deliver the same power: 26 HP.
  • The John Deere 2520 is the more recent model: production started in 2005, versus 1998 for the Cub Cadet 7260.
  • The Cub Cadet 7260 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 749 kg versus 650 kg.

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 7260John Deere 2520
Power26 HP26 HP
Production years1998–20032005–2011
FuelDiesel
Cylinders3
Displacement1.3 L1.3 L
Weight845 kg
Drive4WD4WD
TransmissionPartial power shiftHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)9 / 3
Rear lift capacity749 kg650 kg
Wheelbase165 cm165 cm
Length292 cm276 cm

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