Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet 1525 vs Yanmar YM1510

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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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YanmarModel B

Yanmar YM1510

Utility

power
15 hp
displacement
53.6 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full YM1510 specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1525
vs
YanmarYanmar YM1510

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
152515 hp
YM151015 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

1525 is in the 30th percentile; YM1510 is in the 30th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ YM1510 higher · +27.4 ci (+105%)
152526.2 ci
YM151053.6 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

1525 is in the 18th percentile; YM1510 is in the 76th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ YM1510 higher · +1 (+50%)
15252
YM15103
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

1525 is in the 50th percentile; YM1510 is in the 87th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ YM1510 higher · +900 lb (+180%)
1525500 lb
YM15101,400 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

1525 is in the 16th percentile; YM1510 is in the 73rd · 314 models

1525 (A)YM1510 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet 1525Yanmar YM1510Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetYanmar—
Model1525YM1510—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility—

Engine

SpecCub Cadet 1525Yanmar YM1510Difference
ManufacturerKawasakiYanmar—
ModelFH430V3T72SA—
Power Output15hp15hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders23▲ YM1510+1 · +50%
Displacement26.2ci53.6ci▲ YM1510+27.4 ci · +105%
Bore2.6in2.8in▲ YM1510+0.2 in · +8%
Stroke2.6in2.8in▲ YM1510+0.2 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet 1525Yanmar YM1510Difference
TypeHydrostaticPower shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet 1525Yanmar YM1510Difference
Length67.7in84in▲ YM1510+16.3 in · +24%
Width44.9in39in▲ 1525+5.9 in · +15%
Height42.9inNot recorded—
Operating Weight500lb1,400lb▲ YM1510+900 lb · +180%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet 1525Yanmar YM1510Difference
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet 1525Yanmar YM1510Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet 1525Yanmar YM1510Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—
Brake TypeDry discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet 1525Yanmar YM1510Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet 1525Yanmar YM1510Difference
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)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 18th percentile (26.2 ci)B · 76th percentile (53.6 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 16th percentile (500 lb)B · 73rd percentile (1,400 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 21st percentile (67.7 in)B · 79th percentile (84 in)
A · 1525B · YM1510Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageCub Cadet 1525Full spec pageYanmar YM1510