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Cub Cadet 1525 vs Cub Cadet HDS 2155
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1525 vs Cub Cadet HDS 2155
The Cub Cadet 1525 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 1525 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 1525 is the newer design (2003 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-cooledReference
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
26.3 ciReference
26 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
65 x 65 mmReference
90 x 68 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.2 kWReference
11.2 kWReference
Compression
8.5:1Reference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Idle RPM
1200-3600Reference
1400-3600Reference
Torque
32.0 NmReference
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Torque RPM
2400Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RCJ8YReference
759-3693Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
1.016 mmReference
Oil capacity
2.4 LReference
7.1 LReference
Oil change
100 hReference
100 hReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear 311-0710Reference
Hydro-Gear BDU-10LReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
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
15x6x6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
20x9x8Reference
20x9-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6x6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x9x8Reference
20x9-8Reference
Length
172 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
114 cmReference
129 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
109 cmReference
106 cmReference
Ground clearance
15 cmReference
15 cmReference
Cub Cadet 1525 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
13Reference
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
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
Cut height
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3 to 10 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.