Compare/Cub Cadet 1525 vs Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 EFI

Cub Cadet 1525 vs Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 EFI

Verdict: Cub Cadet 1525 vs Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 EFI

The Cub Cadet 1525 and the Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 EFI 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 XT1 LT46 EFI is the lighter machine (195 kg vs 227 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 1525 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 9.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 EFI is the newer design (2016 vs 2003). 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

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-cooledReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Steering

manualReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

11.4 LReference

9.5 LReference

Displacement

26.3 ciReference

33.4 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

65 x 65 mmReference

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Power (gross)

11.2 kWReference

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Compression

8.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

3600Reference

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Idle RPM

1200-3600Reference

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Torque

32.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

2400Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug

Champion RCJ8YReference

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Sparkplug gap

0.762 mmReference

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Oil capacity

2.4 LReference

1.7 LReference

Oil change

100 hReference

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Power

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11.5 kWReference

Fuel system

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electronic fuel injectionReference

Transmission

Hydro-Gear 311-0710Reference

Tuff Torq K46Reference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Front PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

119 cmReference

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Weight

227 kgReference

195 kgReference

Front tire

15x6x6Reference

15x6-6Reference

Rear tire

20x9x8Reference

20x8-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6x6Reference

15x6-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

20x9x8Reference

20x8-8Reference

Length

172 cmReference

Width

114 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

109 cmReference

107 cmReference

Ground clearance

15 cmReference

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Cub Cadet 1525 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

13Reference

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Battery CCA

270Reference

230Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

38" Mower deck

Type

hydrostaticReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

96 cmReference

116 cmReference

Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 EFI attachments

46" Mower deck

Overall width

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134 cmReference

Cut height

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2 to 10 cmReference

Cut positions

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12Reference

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.