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Cub Cadet 1572 vs Cub Cadet Z42
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1572 vs Cub Cadet Z42
The Cub Cadet 1572 and the Cub Cadet Z42 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 Z42 is the lighter machine (320 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 Z42 holds more fuel (20.8 L vs 15.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet Z42 is the newer design (1997 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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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
liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inlineReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Original price
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$3,800 (1998 )Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
20.8 LReference
Displacement
36.6 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
64 x 62 mmReference
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Power (gross)
11.2 kWReference
11.2 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
2.9 LReference
5.7 LReference
Transmission
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Hydro-Gear BDRReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Rear PTO Type
2000Reference
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Front PTO
independentReference
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Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Weight
442 kgReference
320 kgReference
Front tire
18x8.50-10Reference
9x3.5Reference
Rear tire
26x12-12Reference
20x7-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
18x8.50-10Reference
11x4 (late)Reference
Lawn/turf rear
26x12-12Reference
20x7-8Reference
Length
199 cmReference
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Rear tread
109 cmReference
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Cub Cadet 1572 attachments
1572 Serial Number Location
1572 Serial Numbers
1988
767352Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
12.5Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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380Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet Z42 attachments
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
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106 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 11 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.