Compare/Cub Cadet 1015 vs Cub Cadet 1027

Cub Cadet 1015 vs Cub Cadet 1027

Verdict: Cub Cadet 1015 vs Cub Cadet 1027

The Cub Cadet 1015 and the Cub Cadet 1027 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cub Cadet 1015 leads on rated power with 10 hp against 9 hp. Cub Cadet 1027 is the lighter machine (193 kg vs 398 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 1015 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 1027 is the newer design (2000 vs 1988). In short: choose the Cub Cadet 1015 for outright pulling power, or the Cub Cadet 1027 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

10 hp

9 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference

Cub CadetReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Variants

1015

gear-driveReference

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1020

hydrostaticReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

11.4 LReference

3.8 LReference

Displacement

24.36 ciReference

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Bore/Stroke

87 x 67 mmReference

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Power (gross)

7.5 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug gap

0.762 mmReference

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Oil capacity

1.4 LReference

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Oil change

25 hReference

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Power

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6.7 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

manualReference

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Front PTO Type

pulleyReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

114 cmReference

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Weight

398 to 521 poundsReference

193 kgReference

Front tire

15x6-6Reference

11x4Reference

Rear tire

18x8.5-8Reference

16x6.5Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6-6Reference

11x4Reference

Lawn/turf rear

18x8.5-8Reference

16x6.5Reference

Length

173 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

101 cmReference

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Shipping weight

180 kgReference

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Operating weight

236 kgReference

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Cub Cadet 1015 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

32" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

1-blade with manual liftReference

Cutting width

81 cmReference

69 cmReference

Cut height

3 to 10 cmReference

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Cub Cadet 1027 attachments

27.5" Mower deck

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.