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Cub Cadet 1515 vs Cub Cadet HDS 2155
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1515 vs Cub Cadet HDS 2155
The Cub Cadet 1515 and the Cub Cadet HDS 2155 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 1515 is the lighter machine (227 kg vs 259 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 1515 is the newer design (2002 vs 1996). 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
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Steering
manualReference
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Original price
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$3,000 (1999 )Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
26 ciReference
26 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
90 x 67 mmReference
90 x 68 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.2 kWReference
11.2 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
7.1 LReference
Idle RPM
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1400-3600Reference
Sparkplug
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759-3693Reference
Sparkplug gap
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1.016 mmReference
Oil change
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100 hReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Hydro-Gear BDU-10LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
119 cmReference
Weight
227 kgReference
259 kgReference
Front tire
15x6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
20x9Reference
20x9-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x9Reference
20x9-8Reference
Length
172 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
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129 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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106 cmReference
Ground clearance
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15 cmReference
Cub Cadet 1515 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
270Reference
275Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
6Reference
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Variants
2150
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gearReference
2155
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hydrostaticReference
Cub Cadet 2155 attachments
2155 Serial Number Location
42" Mower deck
Belt
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954-3073 (deck)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.