Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet 1541 vs Shibaura SU1500

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
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ShibauraModel B

Shibaura SU1500

Lawn and Garden

power
15 hp
displacement
Not recorded
Cylinders
Not recorded
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full SU1500 specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1541
vs
ShibauraShibaura SU1500

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
154115 hp
SU150015 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

1541 is in the 30th percentile; SU1500 is in the 30th · 380 models

Operating Weight

▲ SU1500 higher · +1,132 lb (+166%)
1541683 lb
SU15001,815 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

1541 is in the 46th percentile; SU1500 is in the 83rd · 314 models

Length

▲ SU1500 higher · +19.3 in (+27%)
154171.7 in
SU150091 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in

1541 is in the 50th percentile; SU1500 is in the 84th · 316 models

Width

▲ SU1500 higher · +5.6 in (+15%)
154137.4 in
SU150043 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor43.3 in

1541 is in the 26th percentile; SU1500 is in the 49th · 269 models

1541 (A)SU1500 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet 1541Shibaura SU1500Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetShibaura—
Model1541SU1500—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet 1541Shibaura SU1500Difference
ManufacturerKohlerShibaura—
ModelM18SNot recorded—
Power Output15hp15hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders2Not recorded—
Displacement42.2ciNot recorded—
Bore3.1inNot recorded—
Stroke2.8inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet 1541Shibaura SU1500Difference
TypeHydrostaticNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet 1541Shibaura SU1500Difference
Length71.7in91in▲ SU1500+19.3 in · +27%
Width37.4in43in▲ SU1500+5.6 in · +15%
Height43.7in71in▲ SU1500+27.3 in · +62%
Operating Weight683lb1,815lb▲ SU1500+1,132 lb · +166%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet 1541Shibaura SU1500Difference
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet 1541Shibaura SU1500Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet 1541Shibaura SU1500Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualNot recorded—
Brake TypeDual discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet 1541Shibaura SU1500Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet 1541Shibaura SU1500Difference
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 · 46th percentile (683 lb)B · 83rd percentile (1,815 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 50th percentile (71.7 in)B · 84th percentile (91 in)

Width

median 43.3 in
A · 26th percentile (37.4 in)B · 49th percentile (43 in)

Height

median 42.9 in
A · 60th percentile (43.7 in)B · 87th percentile (71 in)
A · 1541B · SU1500Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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