Cub Cadet 1525
The Cub Cadet 1525 is a tractor produced by Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 431 cc 26.3 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 15 hp / 11.2 kW. Transmission: Hydro-Gear 311-0710. Operating weight: 502 lbs 227 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 15 hp / 11.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
3 gal
11.4 L
Transmission
Hydro-Gear 311-0710
Operating Weight
502 lbs
227 kg
Overview
![]() | 2003
1500 SeriesLawn tractor
1500 Series
Lawn tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Cub Cadet (a part of MTD) |
Lawn tractor | |
Cub Cadet 1525 Engine | |
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15HP Kawasaki 431cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 3 gal
11.4 L |
Engine details ... | |
Cub Cadet 1525 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Dry disc brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 47 inches
119 cm |
Weight | 502 lbs
227 kg |
Front tire | 15x6x6 |
Rear tire | 20x9x8 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 13 |
Battery CCA | 270 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Outdoor Power Equipment 2003 published by Cub Cadet |
Engine
Engine Detail — 431 cc / 26.3 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kawasaki FH430V |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled |
Displacement | 431 cc
26.3 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.56x2.56 inches
65 x 65 mm |
Power (gross) | 15 hp
11.2 kW |
Compression | 8.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 3600 |
Idle RPM | 1200-3600 |
Torque | 23.6 lb-ft
32.0 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug | Champion RCJ8Y |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches
0.762 mm |
Oil capacity | 1.8 qts
1.7 L |
Oil change | 100 h |
Transmission
Transmission — Hydro-Gear 311-0710
Transmission | Hydro-Gear 311-0710 |
Type | hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 2.5 qts
2.4 L |
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Dimensions
Cub Cadet 1525 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 15x6x6 |
Lawn/turf rear | 20x9x8 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 47 inches
119 cm |
Length | 68 inches
172 cm |
Width | 45 inches
114 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 43 inches
109 cm |
Weight | 502 lbs
227 kg |
Ground clearance | 6 inches
15 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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38" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
38" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Cub Cadet |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 38 inches
96 cm |
Photos
Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 1525 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 1525.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)15 hp
Kilowatts (kW)11.2 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)15.2 PS
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