Compare/Cub Cadet 1535 vs Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 EFI

Cub Cadet 1535 vs Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 EFI

Verdict: Cub Cadet 1535 vs Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 EFI

The Cub Cadet 1535 and the Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 EFI 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 XT1 LT46 EFI is the lighter machine (195 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 9.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 EFI is the newer design (2016 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Cub Cadet

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Cub Cadet

Fit score

Best match

Clear

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 vertical-shaftReference

Variants

1535

gearReference

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1541

hydroReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

18.9 LReference

9.5 LReference

Displacement

42.18 ciReference

33.4 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 70 mmReference

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Power (gross)

11.2 kWReference

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Idle RPM

1200-3600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

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

1.7 LReference

Power

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11.5 kWReference

Fuel system

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electronic fuel injectionReference

Transmission

Type

shaft-driven gearReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Transmission

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Tuff Torq K46Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

115 cmReference

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Weight

306 kgReference

195 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.50-8Reference

15x6-6Reference

Rear tire

23x10.50-12Reference

20x8-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.50-8Reference

15x6-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x10.50-12Reference

20x8-8Reference

Length

182 cmReference

172 cmReference

Width

95 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

111 cmReference

107 cmReference

Ground clearance

15 cmReference

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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

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Charging amps

15Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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230Reference

Attachment overview

Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 EFI attachments

46" Mower deck

Cutting width

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116 cmReference

Overall width

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134 cmReference

Cut height

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2 to 10 cmReference

Cut positions

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12Reference

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.