Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet 1525 vs Kubota JB15X

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Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet 1525

Lawn and Garden

power
15 hp
displacement
26.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1525 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 1525
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KubotaKubota JB15X

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

▲ 1525 higher · +0.2 hp (+1%)
152515 hp
JB15X14.8 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

1525 is in the 30th percentile; JB15X is in the 29th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ JB15X higher · +21.3 ci (+81%)
152526.2 ci
JB15X47.5 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

1525 is in the 18th percentile; JB15X is in the 72nd · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ JB15X higher · +1 (+50%)
15252
JB15X3
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

1525 is in the 50th percentile; JB15X is in the 87th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ JB15X higher · +768 lb (+154%)
1525500 lb
JB15X1,268 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

1525 is in the 16th percentile; JB15X is in the 70th · 314 models

1525 (A)JB15X (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet 1525Kubota JB15XDifference
ManufacturerCub CadetKubota—
Model1525JB15X—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility, Sub-Compact—

Engine

SpecCub Cadet 1525Kubota JB15XDifference
ManufacturerKawasakiKubota—
ModelFH430VD782—
Power Output15hp14.8hp▲ 1525+0.2 hp · +1%
Rated RPM3,600RPM2,600RPM▲ 1525+1,000 RPM · +38%
Cylinders23▲ JB15X+1 · +50%
Displacement26.2ci47.5ci▲ JB15X+21.3 ci · +81%
Bore2.6in2.6inSame
Stroke2.6in2.9in▲ JB15X+0.3 in · +12%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet 1525Kubota JB15XDifference
TypeHydrostaticManual—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet 1525Kubota JB15XDifference
Length67.7in80.5in▲ JB15X+12.8 in · +19%
Width44.9in38.2in▲ 1525+6.7 in · +18%
Height42.9in72.4in▲ JB15X+29.5 in · +69%
Operating Weight500lb1,268lb▲ JB15X+768 lb · +154%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet 1525Kubota JB15XDifference
Steering TypeManualPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet 1525Kubota JB15XDifference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchNot recorded—

Tires

SpecCub Cadet 1525Kubota JB15XDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded5.00-12—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded18-Aug—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet 1525Kubota JB15XDifference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet 1525Kubota JB15XDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeManualPower—
Brake TypeDry discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet 1525Kubota JB15XDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet 1525Kubota 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 · 18th percentile (26.2 ci)B · 72nd percentile (47.5 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 87th percentile (3)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 16th percentile (500 lb)B · 70th percentile (1,268 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 21st percentile (67.7 in)B · 75th percentile (80.5 in)
A · 1525B · JB15XMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageCub Cadet 1525Full spec pageKubota JB15X