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Cub Cadet 1527 vs Cub Cadet 1715
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1527 vs Cub Cadet 1715
The Cub Cadet 1527 and the Cub Cadet 1715 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. Cub Cadet 1527 is the lighter machine (228 kg vs 317 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 1527 is the newer design (2003 vs 1988). 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
17 hp
17 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-shaftReference
Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
30.15 ciReference
42.18 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
68 x 68 mmReference
79 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
12.7 kWReference
12.7 kWReference
Compression
8.5:1Reference
6.0:1Reference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Idle RPM
1200-3600Reference
1350-3400Reference
Torque
34.0 NmReference
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Torque RPM
2400Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RCJ8YReference
759-334Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.635 mmReference
Oil capacity
2.4 LReference
1.9 LReference
Oil change
100 hReference
50 hReference
Transmission
1
ThrottleReference
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2
BrakeReference
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3
ForwardReference
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4
ReverseReference
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5
Cruise controlReference
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6
Parking brakeReference
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Transmission
Hydro-Gear 311-0710Reference
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Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
114 cmReference
Weight
228 kgReference
317 kgReference
Front tire
15x6x6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
20x9x8Reference
20x10-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6x6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x9x8Reference
20x10-8Reference
Length
172 cmReference
173 cmReference
Width
114 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
109 cmReference
101 cmReference
Ground clearance
15 cmReference
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Operating weight
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317 kgReference
Cub Cadet 1527 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
13Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
270Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
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Variants
1715
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gearReference
1720
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hydrostaticReference
Cub Cadet 1715 attachments
1715 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Left side of pedestal.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.