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Cub Cadet 526 vs Cub Cadet 55
Verdict: Cub Cadet 526 vs Cub Cadet 55
The Cub Cadet 526 and the Cub Cadet 55 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 5 hp. Cub Cadet 526 is the lighter machine (127 kg vs 154 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 526 is the newer design (1986 vs 1971). 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
5 hp
5 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)Reference
Variable-speed pulley with six speed detents on shift lever.Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
1.9 LReference
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Power (gross)
3.7 kWReference
3.7 kWReference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
manual recoilReference
Displacement
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12.57 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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65 x 62 mmReference
Air cleaner
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oiled foamReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Oil capacity
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0.5 LReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
idler pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Weight
127 kgReference
154 kgReference
Front tire
10.50x3.50Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Rear tire
13.00x5.00Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf front
10.50x3.50Reference
11x4.00-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
13.00x5.00Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Wheelbase
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88 cmReference
Length
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142 cmReference
Cub Cadet 526 attachments
26" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven CVTReference
gearReference
Cutting width
66 cmReference
71 cmReference
Cub Cadet 55 attachments
Attachment overview
28" Mower deck
Cut height
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3 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
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6Reference
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.