Compare/Cub Cadet 1515 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force 15

Cub Cadet 1515 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force 15

Verdict: Cub Cadet 1515 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force 15

The Cub Cadet 1515 and the Cub Cadet Z-Force 15 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 Z-Force 15 is the newer design (2003 vs 2002). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Cub Cadet

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Cub Cadet

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

15 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

Steering

manualReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

11.4 LReference

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Displacement

26 ciReference

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Bore/Stroke

90 x 67 mmReference

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Power (gross)

11.2 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

1.4 LReference

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Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Front PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

119 cmReference

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Weight

227 kgReference

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Front tire

15x6Reference

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Rear tire

20x9Reference

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Lawn/turf front

15x6Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

20x9Reference

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Length

172 cmReference

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Cub Cadet 1515 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

flywheel alternatorReference

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Charging amps

15Reference

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Battery CCA

270Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

38" Mower deck

Type

hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

96 cmReference

111 cmReference

Cut height

3 to 10 cmReference

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Cut positions

6Reference

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Cub Cadet Z-Force 15 attachments

44" 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.