Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet 1541 vs International Harvester D-215

Cub Cadet 1541 Tractor
Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet 1541

Lawn and Garden

power
15 hp
displacement
42.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1541 specs
International Harvester D-215 Tractor
International HarvesterModel B

International Harvester D-215

Lawn and Garden

power
15 hp
displacement
66.4 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full D-215 specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1541
vs
International HarvesterInternational Harvester D-215

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 366–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
154115 hp
D-21515 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

1541 is in the 30th percentile; D-215 is in the 30th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ D-215 higher · +24.2 ci (+57%)
154142.2 ci
D-21566.4 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

1541 is in the 54th percentile; D-215 is in the 84th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
15412
D-2152
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

1541 is in the 50th percentile; D-215 is in the 50th · 376 models

1541 (A)D-215 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet 1541International Harvester D-215Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetInternational Harvester—
Model1541D-215—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet 1541International Harvester D-215Difference
ManufacturerKohlerInternational Harvester—
ModelM18SDD-66—
Power Output15hp15hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPM1,800RPM▲ 1541+1,800 RPM · +100%
Cylinders22Same
Displacement42.2ci66.4ci▲ D-215+24.2 ci · +57%
Bore3.1in3.3in▲ D-215+0.2 in · +6%
Stroke2.8in4in▲ D-215+1.2 in · +43%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet 1541International Harvester D-215Difference
TypeHydrostaticNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet 1541International Harvester D-215Difference
Length71.7inNot recorded—
Width37.4inNot recorded—
Height43.7inNot recorded—
Operating Weight683lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet 1541International Harvester D-215Difference
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet 1541International Harvester D-215Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recorded3—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet 1541International Harvester D-215Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—
Brake TypeDual discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet 1541International Harvester D-215Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet 1541International Harvester D-215Difference
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 · 54th percentile (42.2 ci)B · 84th percentile (66.4 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (2)
A · 1541B · D-215Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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