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Cub CadetModel A
Cub Cadet 147
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 14 hp
- displacement
- 31.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Cub Cadet 147 vs Sears SS-15
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SearsModel B
Sears SS-15
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 15 hp
- displacement
- 32.4 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- 6
Cub CadetCub Cadet 147
vs
SearsSears SS-15
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ SS-15 higher · +1 hp (+7%)14714 hp
SS-1515 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
147 is in the 26th percentile; SS-15 is in the 30th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ SS-15 higher · +1.2 ci (+4%)14731.2 ci
SS-1532.4 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
147 is in the 28th percentile; SS-15 is in the 30th · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied1471
SS-151
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
147 is in the 17th percentile; SS-15 is in the 17th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ 147 higher · +74 lb (+11%)147738 lb
SS-15664 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
147 is in the 50th percentile; SS-15 is in the 45th · 314 models
147 (A)SS-15 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet 147 | Sears SS-15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Sears | — |
| Model | 147 | SS-15 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet 147 | Sears SS-15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Briggs & Stratton | — |
| Model | K321A | 325431 | — |
| Power Output | 14hp | 15hp | ▲ SS-15+1 hp · +7% |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 3,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | Same |
| Displacement | 31.2ci | 32.4ci | ▲ SS-15+1.2 ci · +4% |
| Bore | 3.5in | 3.5in | Same |
| Stroke | 3.3in | 3.3in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet 147 | Sears SS-15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Belt-driven gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet 147 | Sears SS-15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 63.8in | 65in | ▲ SS-15+1.2 in · +2% |
| Width | 32.7in | 38.2in | ▲ SS-15+5.5 in · +17% |
| Height | 39.4in | 39.4in | Same |
| Operating Weight | 738lb | 664lb | ▲ 147+74 lb · +11% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet 147 | Sears SS-15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Cub Cadet 147 | Sears SS-15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed 1 | 3,600rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Cub Cadet 147 | Sears SS-15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-point | Sears 3-Point (optional) | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet 147 | Sears SS-15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Disc Type | Drum | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet 147 | Sears SS-15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet 147 | Sears SS-15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Open operator station | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 26th percentile (14 hp)B · 30th percentile (15 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 28th percentile (31.2 ci)B · 30th percentile (32.4 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 17th percentile (1)B · 17th percentile (1)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 50th percentile (738 lb)B · 45th percentile (664 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 8th percentile (63.8 in)B · 13th percentile (65 in)
A · 147B · SS-15Median Lawn and Garden Tractor