Cub CadetModel A
Cub Cadet 1541
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 15 hp
- displacement
- 42.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Cub Cadet 1541 vs MTD 960 Fifteen Hundred
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MTDModel B
MTD 960 Fifteen Hundred
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 15 hp
- displacement
- 32.4 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- 4
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1541
vs
MTDMTD 960 Fifteen Hundred
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tied154115 hp
960 Fifteen Hundred15 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
1541 is in the 30th percentile; 960 Fifteen Hundred is in the 30th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 1541 higher · +9.8 ci (+30%)154142.2 ci
960 Fifteen Hundred32.4 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
1541 is in the 54th percentile; 960 Fifteen Hundred is in the 30th · 366 models
Cylinders
▲ 1541 higher · +1 (+100%)15412
960 Fifteen Hundred1
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
1541 is in the 50th percentile; 960 Fifteen Hundred is in the 17th · 376 models
1541 (A)960 Fifteen Hundred (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1541 | MTD 960 Fifteen Hundred | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | MTD | — |
| Model | 1541 | 960 Fifteen Hundred | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1541 | MTD 960 Fifteen Hundred | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Briggs & Stratton | — |
| Model | M18S | 325000 | — |
| Power Output | 15hp | 15hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | Not recorded | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 | ▲ 1541+1 · +100% |
| Displacement | 42.2ci | 32.4ci | ▲ 1541+9.8 ci · +30% |
| Bore | 3.1in | 3.5in | ▲ 960 Fifteen Hundred+0.4 in · +13% |
| Stroke | 2.8in | 3.3in | ▲ 960 Fifteen Hundred+0.5 in · +18% |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1541 | MTD 960 Fifteen Hundred | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Belt-driven gear type | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1541 | MTD 960 Fifteen Hundred | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 71.7in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 37.4in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 43.7in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 683lb | Not recorded | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1541 | MTD 960 Fifteen Hundred | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1541 | MTD 960 Fifteen Hundred | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Independent with manual clutch | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1541 | MTD 960 Fifteen Hundred | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Dual disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1541 | MTD 960 Fifteen Hundred | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1541 | MTD 960 Fifteen Hundred | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 30th percentile (15 hp)B · 30th percentile (15 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 54th percentile (42.2 ci)B · 30th percentile (32.4 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 17th percentile (1)
A · 1541B · 960 Fifteen HundredMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor