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Cub Cadet 1525 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force 15
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1525 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force 15
The Cub Cadet 1525 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. 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 vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
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Displacement
26.3 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
65 x 65 mmReference
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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
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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
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Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Oil capacity
2.4 LReference
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Oil change
100 hReference
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Transmission
Transmission
Hydro-Gear 311-0710Reference
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Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
—
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
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Weight
227 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6x6Reference
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Rear tire
20x9x8Reference
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Lawn/turf front
15x6x6Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
20x9x8Reference
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Length
172 cmReference
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Width
114 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
109 cmReference
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Ground clearance
15 cmReference
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Cub Cadet 1525 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
13Reference
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Battery CCA
270Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
111 cmReference
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.