Description

Cub Cadet 7260 Parts Catalog

If you are wrenching on a Cub Cadet 7260 tractor and find yourself guessing which bracket or rod goes where, you are costing yourself time and risking a return trip to the parts counter. This is the factory Parts Catalog — 229 pages of exploded diagrams, OEM part numbers, and assembly breakdowns that the dealership uses. No aftermarket interpretation, no hand-drawn approximations. You get the same binder that the Cub Cadet parts desk pulls from when you call in.

3-Point Linkage: Every Bolt and Bracket on Page 2

Page 2 of this catalog shows the complete 3-Point Linkage assembly with reference numbers that tie directly to the parts list. You get the left-hand bracket (ref #1), right-hand bracket (ref #2), lift rods, check chains, and even the top link assembly. Need the exact bolt size for the lower link? The catalog lists MA-A0400114035 for the bolt and MA-A3600101402 for the washer. No guesswork, no digging through boxes of mixed fasteners. You pull the part number, call your dealer, and move on.

Air Cleaner Assembly (SN 22869 & Above) — Page 4 Details

If your 7260 has a serial number above 22869, the air cleaner setup changed. Page 4 gives the complete assembly with the case, cap, gasket, unloader valve, and element. The service advisory CCT-020 is referenced right in the parts list — something you would never get from a third-party diagram. Part numbers like MA-19680511000 for the air cleaner assembly and MA-35530501800 for the element are laid out with quantity counts and S/P/F codes (service / production / field). That level of detail is why a factory catalog beats anything you find on a forum.

Why You Need the Factory Parts List Over Aftermarket

Aftermarket parts catalogs often renumber parts or combine assemblies in ways that leave you holding the wrong bracket. This Parts Catalog is a direct scan of the Cub Cadet dealer binder — every part number begins with MA- and matches what the manufacturer ships. The S/P/F column tells you if a part is used in service, production, or field replacements. That info alone can save you from ordering a part that was superseded three revisions ago. If you are a shop owner, hand this to your parts guy and tell him to stop cross-referencing from memory.

How to Use This Catalog on the Workbench

Flip to the section that covers the system you are working on — 3-Point Linkage, Air Cleaner, Engine, Transmission, whatever your machine has. Find the exploded view, cross-reference the ref number to the parts list, and write the OEM part number on your order. No need to call the dealer and describe “the thing that connects to the other thing”. You give them the number, they pull the bin, you get the part. This catalog also includes quantity per assembly, so you know if you need two washers or four. Keep it in a three-ring binder near your toolbox — the pages are numbered sequentially and the index (if present) makes navigation fast.

Audience Fit: Who Gets the Most Out of This

Home garage enthusiasts who bought a used 7260 and need to rebuild the hitch or replace a cracked air cleaner housing. Also small engine shops that service Cub Cadet tractors and want to stock the right parts without returns. If you can read a parts diagram and turn a wrench, you can use this catalog. Beginners will have to learn how exploded views work — but once you get the hang of matching ref numbers to part numbers, it becomes second nature. The catalog does not include assembly torque specs or repair procedures; it is strictly a parts identification manual. Pair it with a service manual for the full picture.

Source Validity: OEM Print, Not a Reprint

This is a genuine factory-original parts catalog from Cub Cadet. The 229 pages are scanned from the dealer binder, so you get the original part numbers, original layout, and original S/P/F codes. No watermark overlay, no third-party rebranding. If you need a part for your 7260, this is the authoritative source. Compare this to the aftermarket catalogs that renumber parts to fit their own inventory system — that gets you the wrong part and a restocking fee. Stick with the factory source.

Related manuals to consider: Cub Cadet 21121C29025 Parts Catalog – 73 Pages of Factory Specs for a smaller model, or Cub Cadet 984 Parts Catalog – 128 Pages of OEM Factory Parts Breakdowns if you work on multiple chassis. Also check Cub Cadet 81, 21121C290248 Parts Catalog – OEM Factory Breakdown for early models.

For context on why OEM documentation matters in the Automotive Industry Overview, remember that parts consistency is what keeps a tractor in the field instead of the shop. Automotive Industry Overview also covers supply chain logistics — but for your 7260, just get the right part number and move on.

Does this catalog include repair procedures or torque specs?

No. It is a parts catalog only. You get exploded views, part numbers, quantities, and S/P/F codes. No step-by-step repair instructions or torque values.

How do I find a specific part if I don’t know the name?

Page 2 shows the 3-Point Linkage with 46 reference numbers. Match the physical shape of the part to the diagram, then read the ref number. The parts list next to the diagram gives the OEM part number. If you still can’t identify it, call Cub Cadet parts support with the serial number of your 7260.

Access the Factory Manual now and start ordering parts with confidence that the number on the page matches the part in the box.