Cub Cadet 1572
The Cub Cadet 1572 is a tractor produced by Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 599 cc 36.6 ci engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 15 hp / 11.2 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse. Operating weight: 975 lbs 442 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 15 hp / 11.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
4 gal
15.1 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse
Operating Weight
975 lbs
442 kg
Overview
 | 1987 - 1988
Garden tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Cub Cadet (a part of MTD) |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Brownsville, Tennessee, USA | |
Cub Cadet 1572 Engine | |
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15HP Kubota 599cc 3-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 4 gal
15.1 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Cub Cadet 1572 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 0 OptOptional |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent OptOptional |
Clutch | electric |
Rear PTO Type | 2000 |
Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Weight | 975 lbs
442 kg |
Front tire | 18x8.50-10 |
Rear tire | 26x12-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging amps | 12.5 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Garden Tractors published in 1987, by Cub Cadet | |
Cub Cadet Garden Tractors published in 1988 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 599 cc / 36.6 ci Diesel
Manufacturer | Kubota D600 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inline |
Displacement | 599 cc
36.6 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 2.52x2.45 inches
64 x 62 mm |
Power (gross) | 15 hp
11.2 kW |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 3.1 qts
2.9 L |
Cub Cadet 1572 Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse shaft-driven hydrostatic
Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Dimensions
Cub Cadet 1572 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 18x8.50-10 |
Lawn/turf rear | 26x12-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Length | 78.5 inches
199 cm |
Weight | 975 lbs
442 kg |
Rear tread | 43 inches
109 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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50" mid-mount mower deck | |
60" 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
Cub Cadet 1572, front-left view.
Cub Cadet 1572, right side.
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 1572 based on its 15 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 1 to 2 Bottom (12")1 - 2 铧 (30 cm) | Light Duty | Ideal for garden plots and light sandy soil. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 4 ft (48 in)1.2 m | Light Duty | Pasture clipping and light brush under 1" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 42 to 48 in105 - 120 cm | Light Duty | Covers compact tractor tire width. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 1572.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 5.1 hrs
Approximately 5.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (4 gal / 15.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.8 gal/hr (3 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 1572 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 1572.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)15 hp
Kilowatts (kW)11.2 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)15.2 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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