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Cub Cadet 1405 vs Cub Cadet 1415
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1405 vs Cub Cadet 1415
The Cub Cadet 1405 and the Cub Cadet 1415 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 14 hp. Cub Cadet 1405 is the lighter machine (170 kg vs 309 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 1405 is the newer design (1990 vs 1988). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
14 hp
14 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
24.30 ciReference
42.18 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 67 mmReference
79 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
10.4 kWReference
10.4 kWReference
Idle RPM
1800-3400Reference
1800-3400Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
RC12YCReference
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Sparkplug gap
1.016 mmReference
0.635 mmReference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
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Oil change
100 hReference
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Compression
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5.8:1Reference
Transmission
Transmission
PeerlessReference
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Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Mid PTO
—
independentReference
Mid PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
114 cmReference
114 cmReference
Weight
170 kgReference
309 kgReference
Front tire
15x6x6Reference
15x6-8Reference
Rear tire
20x10x8Reference
20x10-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6x6Reference
15x6-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10x8Reference
20x10-8Reference
Length
173 cmReference
173 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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101 cmReference
Operating weight
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309 kgReference
Cub Cadet 1405 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
1415
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gearReference
1420
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hydrostaticReference
Cub Cadet 1415 attachments
1415 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Left side of pedestal.Reference
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.