Compare/Cub Cadet 1535 vs Cub Cadet HDS 2155

Cub Cadet 1535 vs Cub Cadet HDS 2155

Verdict: Cub Cadet 1535 vs Cub Cadet HDS 2155

The Cub Cadet 1535 and the Cub Cadet HDS 2155 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 HDS 2155 is the lighter machine (259 kg vs 306 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 1535 holds more fuel (18.9 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet HDS 2155 is the newer design (1996 vs 1990). 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

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Best match

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Best match

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Rated power

15 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference

air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twinReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

Original price

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$3,000 (1999 )Reference

Variants

1535

gearReference

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1541

hydroReference

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2150

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gearReference

2155

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hydrostaticReference

Engine

Fuel tank

18.9 LReference

11.4 LReference

Displacement

42.18 ciReference

26 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 70 mmReference

90 x 68 mmReference

Power (gross)

11.2 kWReference

Idle RPM

1200-3600Reference

1400-3600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug

0.25Reference

759-3693Reference

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

7.1 LReference

Sparkplug gap

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1.016 mmReference

Oil change

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100 hReference

Transmission

Type

shaft-driven gearReference

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

electricReference

Transmission

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Hydro-Gear BDU-10LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

115 cmReference

119 cmReference

Weight

306 kgReference

259 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.50-8Reference

15x6-6Reference

Rear tire

23x10.50-12Reference

20x9-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.50-8Reference

15x6-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x10.50-12Reference

20x9-8Reference

Length

182 cmReference

Width

95 cmReference

129 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

111 cmReference

106 cmReference

Ground clearance

15 cmReference

Front tread

73 cmReference

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Rear tread

68 cmReference

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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

Charging system

alternatorReference

flywheel alternatorReference

Charging amps

15Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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275Reference

Attachment overview

PTO & Hydraulics

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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pulleyReference

Cub Cadet 2155 attachments

2155 Serial Number Location

42" Mower deck

Cutting width

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106 cmReference

Belt

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954-3073 (deck)Reference

Cut height

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3 to 10 cmReference

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.