Compare/Cub Cadet 1572 vs Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 EFI

Cub Cadet 1572 vs Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 EFI

Verdict: Cub Cadet 1572 vs Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 EFI

The Cub Cadet 1572 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 442 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 1572 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 9.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 EFI is the newer design (2016 vs 1987). 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

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Best match

Clear

Cub Cadet

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

15 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference

liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inlineReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Engine

Fuel tank

15.1 LReference

9.5 LReference

Displacement

36.6 ciReference

33.4 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

64 x 62 mmReference

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Power (gross)

11.2 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

2.9 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 hydrostaticReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Tuff Torq K46Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

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Rear PTO Type

2000Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Dimensions

Weight

442 kgReference

195 kgReference

Front tire

18x8.50-10Reference

15x6-6Reference

Rear tire

26x12-12Reference

20x8-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

18x8.50-10Reference

15x6-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

26x12-12Reference

20x8-8Reference

Length

199 cmReference

172 cmReference

Rear tread

109 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

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107 cmReference

Cub Cadet 1572 attachments

1572 Serial Number Location

1572 Serial Numbers

1988

767352Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging amps

12.5Reference

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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.