Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet 1525 vs Shibaura SU1500

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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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ShibauraModel B

Shibaura SU1500

Lawn and Garden

power
15 hp
displacement
Not recorded
Cylinders
Not recorded
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full SU1500 specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1525
vs
ShibauraShibaura SU1500

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
152515 hp
SU150015 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

1525 is in the 30th percentile; SU1500 is in the 30th · 380 models

Operating Weight

▲ SU1500 higher · +1,315 lb (+263%)
1525500 lb
SU15001,815 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

1525 is in the 16th percentile; SU1500 is in the 83rd · 314 models

Length

▲ SU1500 higher · +23.3 in (+34%)
152567.7 in
SU150091 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in

1525 is in the 21st percentile; SU1500 is in the 84th · 316 models

Width

▲ 1525 higher · +1.9 in (+4%)
152544.9 in
SU150043 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor43.3 in

1525 is in the 56th percentile; SU1500 is in the 49th · 269 models

1525 (A)SU1500 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet 1525Shibaura SU1500Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetShibaura
Model1525SU1500
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet 1525Shibaura SU1500Difference
ManufacturerKawasakiShibaura
ModelFH430VNot recorded
Power Output15hp15hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPMNot recorded
Cylinders2Not recorded
Displacement26.2ciNot recorded
Bore2.6inNot recorded
Stroke2.6inNot recorded

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet 1525Shibaura SU1500Difference
TypeHydrostaticNot recorded

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet 1525Shibaura SU1500Difference
Length67.7in91inSU1500+23.3 in · +34%
Width44.9in43in1525+1.9 in · +4%
Height42.9in71inSU1500+28.1 in · +66%
Operating Weight500lb1,815lbSU1500+1,315 lb · +263%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet 1525Shibaura SU1500Difference
Steering TypeManualNot recorded

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet 1525Shibaura SU1500Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchNot recorded

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet 1525Shibaura SU1500Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet 1525Shibaura SU1500Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded
Drive Type2WDNot recorded
Steering TypeManualNot recorded
Brake TypeDry discNot recorded

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet 1525Shibaura SU1500Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet 1525Shibaura SU1500Difference
TypeOpen operator stationNot recorded

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 16th percentile (500 lb)B · 83rd percentile (1,815 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 21st percentile (67.7 in)B · 84th percentile (91 in)

Width

median 43.3 in
A · 56th percentile (44.9 in)B · 49th percentile (43 in)

Height

median 42.9 in
A · 50th percentile (42.9 in)B · 87th percentile (71 in)
A · 1525B · SU1500Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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