Cub Cadet 1541
The Cub Cadet 1541 is a tractor produced by Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 691 cc 42.18 ci engine. The rated power output is 15 hp 11.2 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse. Operating weight: 684 lbs 310 kg.
Engine Power
15 hp
11.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
5 gal
18.9 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse
Operating Weight
684 lbs
310 kg
Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 1541 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1990 - 1991
Garden tractor |
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1990 - 1991 | |
Garden tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Cub Cadet (a part of MTD) |
Garden tractor | |
Variants | |
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1535 | gear |
1541 | hydro |
Cub Cadet 1541 Engine | |
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15HP Kohler 691cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 5 gal
18.9 L |
Engine details ... | |
Cub Cadet 1541 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Dual disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 45.5 inches
115 cm |
Weight | 684 lbs
310 kg |
Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 15 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Garden Tractors published in 1991, by Cub Cadet | |
1991 Product Line published by Cub Cadet | |
Service Manual Garden Tractors (772-4116) published in 1991 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 691 cc / 42.18 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled |
Displacement | 691 cc
42.18 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.125x2.75 inches
79 x 70 mm |
Power (gross) | 15 hp
11.2 kW |
Idle RPM | 1200-3600 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug | 0.25 |
Intake valve clearance | 0.004 inches (cold)
0.102 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.012 inches (cold)
0.305 mm |
Oil capacity | 1.75 qts
1.7 L |
Transmission
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse shaft-driven hydrostatic
Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 7 qts
6.6 L |
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Dimensions
Cub Cadet 1541 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 16x6.50-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 23x10.50-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 45.5 inches
115 cm |
Length | 72 inches
182 cm |
Width | 37.75 inches
95 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 44 inches
111 cm |
Weight | 684 lbs
310 kg |
Ground clearance | 6 inches
15 cm |
Front tread | 29 inches
73 cm |
Rear tread | 27 inches
68 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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38" mid-mount mower deck | |
44" mid-mount mower deck | |
46" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. TractorData does not list details of these attachments. |
Photos
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