Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet 1525 vs Shibaura SD1540B

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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
Shibaura SD1540B Tractor
ShibauraModel B

Shibaura SD1540B

Utility

power
14.8 hp
displacement
51.5 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
8
Full SD1540B specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1525
vs
ShibauraShibaura SD1540B

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 366–380

Engine Power

▲ 1525 higher · +0.2 hp (+1%)
152515 hp
SD1540B14.8 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

1525 is in the 30th percentile; SD1540B is in the 29th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ SD1540B higher · +25.3 ci (+97%)
152526.2 ci
SD1540B51.5 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

1525 is in the 18th percentile; SD1540B is in the 75th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
15252
SD1540B2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

1525 is in the 50th percentile; SD1540B is in the 50th · 376 models

1525 (A)SD1540B (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet 1525Shibaura SD1540BDifference
ManufacturerCub CadetShibaura—
Model1525SD1540B—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility—

Engine

SpecCub Cadet 1525Shibaura SD1540BDifference
ManufacturerKawasakiShibaura—
ModelFH430VNot recorded—
Power Output15hp14.8hp▲ 1525+0.2 hp · +1%
Rated RPM3,600RPM2,600RPM▲ 1525+1,000 RPM · +38%
Cylinders22Same
Displacement26.2ci51.5ci▲ SD1540B+25.3 ci · +97%
Bore2.6inNot recorded—
Stroke2.6inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet 1525Shibaura SD1540BDifference
TypeHydrostaticGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet 1525Shibaura SD1540BDifference
Length67.7inNot recorded—
Width44.9inNot recorded—
Height42.9inNot recorded—
Operating Weight500lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet 1525Shibaura SD1540BDifference
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet 1525Shibaura SD1540BDifference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet 1525Shibaura SD1540BDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—
Brake TypeDry discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet 1525Shibaura SD1540BDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet 1525Shibaura SD1540BDifference
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 · 75th percentile (51.5 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (2)
A · 1525B · SD1540BMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageCub Cadet 1525Full spec pageShibaura SD1540B