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Cub Cadet 1527 vs Cub Cadet 3648
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1527 vs Cub Cadet 3648
The Cub Cadet 1527 and the Cub Cadet 3648 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 3648 holds more fuel (37.9 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 1527 is the newer design (2003 vs 1999). 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-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
37.9 LReference
Displacement
30.15 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
68 x 68 mmReference
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Power (gross)
12.7 kWReference
12.7 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
34.0 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
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
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
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Weight
228 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 1527 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
42" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
121 cmReference
Cub Cadet 3648 attachments
48" 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.