Cub Cadet 1512 vs Cub Cadet 1525
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1512 vs Cub Cadet 1525
The Cub Cadet 1512 and the Cub Cadet 1525 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 15 hp. Cub Cadet 1525 is the lighter machine (227 kg vs 399 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 1512 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 1525 is the newer design (2003 vs 1985). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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.