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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
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Cub Cadet 1515 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 1515
vs
SearsSears SS-15
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tied151515 hp
SS-1515 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
1515 is in the 30th percentile; SS-15 is in the 30th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ SS-15 higher · +6.4 ci (+25%)151526 ci
SS-1532.4 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
1515 is in the 17th percentile; SS-15 is in the 30th · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied15151
SS-151
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
1515 is in the 17th percentile; SS-15 is in the 17th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ SS-15 higher · +166 lb (+33%)1515498 lb
SS-15664 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
1515 is in the 14th percentile; SS-15 is in the 45th · 314 models
1515 (A)SS-15 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1515 | Sears SS-15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Sears | — |
| Model | 1515 | SS-15 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1515 | Sears SS-15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Briggs & Stratton | — |
| Model | CV15 | 325431 | — |
| Power Output | 15hp | 15hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 3,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | Same |
| Displacement | 26ci | 32.4ci | ▲ SS-15+6.4 ci · +25% |
| Bore | 3.5in | 3.5in | Same |
| Stroke | 2.6in | 3.3in | ▲ SS-15+0.7 in · +27% |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1515 | Sears SS-15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Belt-driven gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1515 | Sears SS-15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 68in | 65in | ▲ 1515+3 in · +5% |
| Width | 44.9in | 38.2in | ▲ 1515+6.7 in · +18% |
| Height | 42.9in | 39.4in | ▲ 1515+3.5 in · +9% |
| Operating Weight | 498lb | 664lb | ▲ SS-15+166 lb · +33% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1515 | Sears SS-15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1515 | Sears SS-15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electric clutch | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1515 | Sears SS-15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Sears 3-Point (optional) | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1515 | Sears SS-15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Dry disc | Drum | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1515 | Sears SS-15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1515 | Sears SS-15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Open operator station | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 30th percentile (15 hp)B · 30th percentile (15 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 17th percentile (26 ci)B · 30th percentile (32.4 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 17th percentile (1)B · 17th percentile (1)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 14th percentile (498 lb)B · 45th percentile (664 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 25th percentile (68 in)B · 13th percentile (65 in)
A · 1515B · SS-15Median Lawn and Garden Tractor