Cub Cadet 1527
The Cub Cadet 1527 is a tractor produced by Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 494 cc 30.15 ci engine. The rated power output is 17 hp 12.7 kW. Transmission: Hydro-Gear 311-0710. Operating weight: 504 lbs 228 kg.
Engine Power
17 hp
12.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
3 gal
11.4 L
Transmission
Hydro-Gear 311-0710
Operating Weight
504 lbs
228 kg
Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 1527 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
 | 2003
1500 SeriesLawn tractor |
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2003 | |
1500 Series | |
Lawn tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Cub Cadet (a part of MTD) |
Lawn tractor | |
Cub Cadet 1527 Engine | |
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17HP Kawasaki 494cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 3 gal
11.4 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Cub Cadet 1527 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 | 504 lbs
228 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 — 494 cc / 30.15 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kawasaki FH500V |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled |
Displacement | 494 cc
30.15 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.68x2.68 inches
68 x 68 mm |
Power (gross) | 17 hp
12.7 kW |
Compression | 8.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 3600 |
Idle RPM | 1200-3600 |
Torque | 25.1 lb-ft
34.0 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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1527 Transmission Controls | |
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1 | Throttle |
2 | Brake |
3 | Forward |
4 | Reverse |
5 | Cruise control |
6 | Parking brake |
Dimensions
Cub Cadet 1527 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 | 504 lbs
228 kg |
Ground clearance | 6 inches
15 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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42" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade |
42" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Cub Cadet |
2-blade with manual lift | |
Cutting width | 42 inches
106 cm |
Photos
Cub Cadet 1527
Cub Cadet 1527
Cub Cadet 1527 operator station and controls.
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