Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet 1525 vs Shibaura SU1540

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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 SU1540

Tractor

power
15 hp
displacement
Not recorded
Cylinders
Not recorded
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full SU1540 specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1525
vs
ShibauraShibaura SU1540

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
152515 hp
SU154015 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

1525 is in the 30th percentile; SU1540 is in the 30th · 380 models

Operating Weight

▲ SU1540 higher · +1,388 lb (+278%)
1525500 lb
SU15401,888 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

1525 is in the 16th percentile; SU1540 is in the 85th · 314 models

Length

▲ SU1540 higher · +23.3 in (+34%)
152567.7 in
SU154091 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in

1525 is in the 21st percentile; SU1540 is in the 84th · 316 models

Width

▲ 1525 higher · +1.9 in (+4%)
152544.9 in
SU154043 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor43.3 in

1525 is in the 56th percentile; SU1540 is in the 49th · 269 models

1525 (A)SU1540 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet 1525Shibaura SU1540Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetShibaura—
Model1525SU1540—
CategoryLawn and GardenNot recorded—

Engine

SpecCub Cadet 1525Shibaura SU1540Difference
ManufacturerKawasakiShibaura—
ModelFH430VNot recorded—
Power Output15hp15hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders2Not recorded—
Displacement26.2ciNot recorded—
Bore2.6inNot recorded—
Stroke2.6inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet 1525Shibaura SU1540Difference
TypeHydrostaticNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet 1525Shibaura SU1540Difference
Length67.7in91in▲ SU1540+23.3 in · +34%
Width44.9in43in▲ 1525+1.9 in · +4%
Height42.9in71in▲ SU1540+28.1 in · +66%
Operating Weight500lb1,888lb▲ SU1540+1,388 lb · +278%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet 1525Shibaura SU1540Difference
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet 1525Shibaura SU1540Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet 1525Shibaura SU1540Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—
Brake TypeDry discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet 1525Shibaura SU1540Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet 1525Shibaura SU1540Difference
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 · 85th percentile (1,888 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 · SU1540Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageCub Cadet 1525Full spec pageShibaura SU1540