Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet 1525 vs Yanmar YM155

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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 YM155

Utility

power
15 hp
displacement
40.4 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
6
Full YM155 specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1525
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YanmarYanmar YM155

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 314–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
152515 hp
YM15515 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

1525 is in the 30th percentile; YM155 is in the 30th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ YM155 higher · +14.2 ci (+54%)
152526.2 ci
YM15540.4 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

1525 is in the 18th percentile; YM155 is in the 50th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
15252
YM1552
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

1525 is in the 50th percentile; YM155 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ YM155 higher · +700 lb (+140%)
1525500 lb
YM1551,200 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

1525 is in the 16th percentile; YM155 is in the 70th · 314 models

1525 (A)YM155 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet 1525Yanmar YM155Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetYanmar—
Model1525YM155—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility, Sub-Compact—

Engine

SpecCub Cadet 1525Yanmar YM155Difference
ManufacturerKawasakiYanmar—
ModelFH430V2TR13A—
Power Output15hp15hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPM2,700RPM▲ 1525+900 RPM · +33%
Cylinders22Same
Displacement26.2ci40.4ci▲ YM155+14.2 ci · +54%
Bore2.6in3in▲ YM155+0.4 in · +15%
Stroke2.6in3in▲ YM155+0.4 in · +15%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet 1525Yanmar YM155Difference
TypeHydrostaticGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet 1525Yanmar YM155Difference
Length67.7inNot recorded—
Width44.9inNot recorded—
Height42.9inNot recorded—
Operating Weight500lb1,200lb▲ YM155+700 lb · +140%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet 1525Yanmar YM155Difference
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet 1525Yanmar YM155Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchNot recorded—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet 1525Yanmar YM155Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedI—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet 1525Yanmar YM155Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—
Brake TypeDry discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet 1525Yanmar YM155Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet 1525Yanmar YM155Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen—

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 · 50th percentile (40.4 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 16th percentile (500 lb)B · 70th percentile (1,200 lb)
A · 1525B · YM155Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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