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Cub Cadet 1512 vs Cub Cadet Z42
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1512 vs Cub Cadet Z42
The Cub Cadet 1512 and the Cub Cadet Z42 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 Z42 is the lighter machine (320 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 Z42 holds more fuel (20.8 L vs 15.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet Z42 is the newer design (1997 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.
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Fit & specs
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
15 hp
15 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
SundstrandReference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inlineReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Original price
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$3,800 (1998 )Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
20.8 LReference
Displacement
37 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
64 x 62 mmReference
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Power (gross)
11.2 kWReference
11.2 kWReference
Pre-heating
glow plugsReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
2.8 LReference
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Oil capacity
6.6 LReference
5.7 LReference
Oil change
100 hReference
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Transmission
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Hydro-Gear BDRReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
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Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
111 cmReference
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Weight
399 kgReference
320 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
9x3.5Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
20x7-8Reference
Ag front
16x6.50-8Reference
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Ag rear
23x10.50-12Reference
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Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
11x4 (late)Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
20x7-8Reference
Length
182 cmReference
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Width
95 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
109 cmReference
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Shipping weight
399 kgReference
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Cub Cadet 1512 attachments
1512 Serial Numbers
1985
737625Reference
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1986
747225Reference
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1987
756300Reference
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Location:
Serial number plate on the left side of the tractor frame, above the footrest.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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380Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet Z42 attachments
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
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106 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 11 cmReference
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.