Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet 1515 vs Kubota JB15X

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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 JB15X

Utility

power
14.8 hp
displacement
47.5 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full JB15X specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1515
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

▲ 1515 higher · +0.2 hp (+1%)
151515 hp
JB15X14.8 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

1515 is in the 30th percentile; JB15X is in the 29th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ JB15X higher · +21.5 ci (+83%)
151526 ci
JB15X47.5 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

1515 is in the 17th percentile; JB15X is in the 72nd · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ JB15X higher · +2 (+200%)
15151
JB15X3
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

1515 is in the 17th percentile; JB15X is in the 87th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ JB15X higher · +770 lb (+155%)
1515498 lb
JB15X1,268 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

1515 is in the 14th percentile; JB15X is in the 70th · 314 models

1515 (A)JB15X (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet 1515Kubota JB15XDifference
ManufacturerCub CadetKubota—
Model1515JB15X—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility, Sub-Compact—

Engine

SpecCub Cadet 1515Kubota JB15XDifference
ManufacturerKohlerKubota—
ModelCV15D782—
Power Output15hp14.8hp▲ 1515+0.2 hp · +1%
Rated RPM3,600RPM2,600RPM▲ 1515+1,000 RPM · +38%
Cylinders13▲ JB15X+2 · +200%
Displacement26ci47.5ci▲ JB15X+21.5 ci · +83%
Bore3.5in2.6in▲ 1515+0.9 in · +35%
Stroke2.6in2.9in▲ JB15X+0.3 in · +12%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet 1515Kubota JB15XDifference
TypeHydrostaticManual—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet 1515Kubota JB15XDifference
Length68in80.5in▲ JB15X+12.5 in · +18%
Width44.9in38.2in▲ 1515+6.7 in · +18%
Height42.9in72.4in▲ JB15X+29.5 in · +69%
Operating Weight498lb1,268lb▲ JB15X+770 lb · +155%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet 1515Kubota JB15XDifference
Steering TypeManualPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet 1515Kubota JB15XDifference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchNot recorded—

Tires

SpecCub Cadet 1515Kubota JB15XDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded5.00-12—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded18-Aug—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet 1515Kubota JB15XDifference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet 1515Kubota JB15XDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeManualPower—
Brake TypeDry discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet 1515Kubota JB15XDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet 1515Kubota JB15XDifference
TypeOpen operator stationNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 30th percentile (15 hp)B · 29th percentile (14.8 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 17th percentile (26 ci)B · 72nd percentile (47.5 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 17th percentile (1)B · 87th percentile (3)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 14th percentile (498 lb)B · 70th percentile (1,268 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 25th percentile (68 in)B · 75th percentile (80.5 in)
A · 1515B · JB15XMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
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