Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet 1515 vs Kubota BX1500

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Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet 1515

Lawn and Garden

power
15 hp
displacement
26 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1515 specs
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KubotaModel B

Kubota BX1500

Utility

power
15 hp
displacement
36.6 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full BX1500 specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1515
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KubotaKubota BX1500

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
151515 hp
BX150015 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

1515 is in the 30th percentile; BX1500 is in the 30th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ BX1500 higher · +10.6 ci (+41%)
151526 ci
BX150036.6 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

1515 is in the 17th percentile; BX1500 is in the 37th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ BX1500 higher · +1 (+100%)
15151
BX15002
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

1515 is in the 17th percentile; BX1500 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ BX1500 higher · +715 lb (+144%)
1515498 lb
BX15001,213 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

1515 is in the 14th percentile; BX1500 is in the 70th · 314 models

1515 (A)BX1500 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet 1515Kubota BX1500Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetKubota—
Model1515BX1500—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility, Sub-Compact—

Engine

SpecCub Cadet 1515Kubota BX1500Difference
ManufacturerKohlerKubota—
ModelCV15Z602—
Power Output15hp15hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,600RPMSame
Cylinders12▲ BX1500+1 · +100%
Displacement26ci36.6ci▲ BX1500+10.6 ci · +41%
Bore3.5in2.8in▲ 1515+0.7 in · +25%
Stroke2.6in2.9in▲ BX1500+0.3 in · +12%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet 1515Kubota BX1500Difference
TypeHydrostaticHydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet 1515Kubota BX1500Difference
Length68in74.8in▲ BX1500+6.8 in · +10%
Width44.9in44.9inSame
Height42.9in69.3in▲ BX1500+26.4 in · +62%
Operating Weight498lb1,213lb▲ BX1500+715 lb · +144%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet 1515Kubota BX1500Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet 1515Kubota BX1500Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchOptional Front, Independent Middle, Independent with hydraulic clutch Rear—
Speed 1Not recorded2,500rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 3Not recorded2,500rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet 1515Kubota BX1500Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded1,213lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet 1515Kubota BX1500Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeDry discWet disc—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet 1515Kubota BX1500Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet 1515Kubota BX1500Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator station with two-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 30th percentile (15 hp)B · 30th percentile (15 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 17th percentile (26 ci)B · 37th percentile (36.6 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 17th percentile (1)B · 50th percentile (2)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 14th percentile (498 lb)B · 70th percentile (1,213 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 25th percentile (68 in)B · 66th percentile (74.8 in)
A · 1515B · BX1500Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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