Cub Cadet 1515

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Cub Cadet 1515 is a compact lawn and garden tractor designed for home use. It has a 2-wheel drive system and a manual steering setup, making it easy to maneuver around yards. The tractor uses a hydrostatic transmission, which allows for smooth speed changes without shifting gears.

Under the hood, you'll find a Kohler CV15 engine. This single-cylinder, air-cooled gasoline engine provides 15 horsepower, which is average for its class. The engine is naturally aspirated and runs at a very high 3600 rpm. The tractor's size is modest, measuring 68 inches long, 44.9 inches wide, and 42.9 inches tall. It weighs 498 pounds, which is on the lighter side for tractors. The Cub Cadet 1515 features an independent PTO with an electric clutch, an open operator station for easy access, and an electric starter for quick and easy engine starts.
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Key Specifications

Category: Lawn and Garden

Power Output: 15 hp (11.2 kW)

Transmission: Hydrostatic

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 498 lb (226 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Cub Cadet 1515 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Cub Cadet 1515 is Average. It is greater than 32% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 0.3K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Cub Cadet 1515 is Below Average. It is greater than 19% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 0.2K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Cub Cadet 1515 is Below Average. It is greater than 21% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Cub Cadet 1515 is Average. It is greater than 56% of similar Lawn and Garden tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Lawn and Garden tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Kohler
Model
CV15
Cooling Type
Air-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
1
Displacement
26 ci (0.4 L)
Bore
3.54 in (89.9 mm)
Stroke
2.64 in (67.1 mm)
Rated RPM
3600
Power Output
15 hp (11.2 kW)

Transmission

Type
Hydrostatic
Forward Gears
Infinite
Reverse Gears
Infinite

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual
Brake Type
Dry disc