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Cub Cadet 1535 vs Cub Cadet 882
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1535 vs Cub Cadet 882
The Cub Cadet 1535 and the Cub Cadet 882 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 1535 holds more fuel (18.9 L vs 15.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 1535 is the newer design (1990 vs 1984). 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-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twinReference
Image courtesy of AJ WannerReference
Variants
882
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Cub Cadet yellowReference
1535
gearReference
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1541
hydroReference
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782D
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IH redReference
Engine
Fuel tank
18.9 LReference
15.1 LReference
Displacement
42.18 ciReference
37 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 70 mmReference
64 x 62 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.2 kWReference
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Idle RPM
1200-3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
0.25Reference
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Intake valve clearance
0.102 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.305 mmReference
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Oil capacity
3.8 LReference
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Power
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11.2 kWReference
Transmission
Type
shaft-driven gearReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
115 cmReference
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Weight
306 kgReference
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Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
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Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
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Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
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Length
182 cmReference
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Width
95 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
111 cmReference
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Ground clearance
15 cmReference
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Front tread
73 cmReference
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Rear tread
68 cmReference
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Ag front
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16x6.50-8Reference
Ag rear
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23x10.50-12Reference
Cub Cadet 1535 attachments
1535 Serial Number Location
1535 Serial Numbers
1990
800000Reference
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1991
811672Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
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0Reference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Cub Cadet 882 attachments
882 Serial Number Location
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.