Cub Cadet 1525

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Cub Cadet 1525 is a lawn and garden tractor built for homeowners who need a reliable machine for yard work. It has a 2WD chassis and a hydrostatic transmission, which means it's easy to drive and can go forward and backward smoothly. The tractor is powered by a Kawasaki FH430V engine, which is air-cooled and has two cylinders in a V-twin layout. This engine runs on gasoline and produces 15 horsepower, which is about average for its class.

This tractor is compact, measuring 67.7 inches long, 44.9 inches wide, and 42.9 inches tall. It weighs 500 pounds, making it lighter than many other tractors. The Cub Cadet 1525 has lawn/turf tires that are good for grass and soft ground. It comes with an open operator station and uses an electric starter for easy operation. The tractor has a PTO (power take-off) system that lets you attach and power different tools. With a 3-gallon fuel tank, you can work for a good amount of time before needing to refuel.
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Key Specifications

Category: Lawn and Garden

Power Output: 15 hp (11.2 kW)

Transmission: Hydrostatic

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 500 lb (227 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Cub Cadet 1525 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Cub Cadet 1525 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 1525 is Below Average. It is greater than 22% 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 1525 is Below Average. It is greater than 22% 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 1525 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
Kawasaki
Model
FH430V
Cooling Type
Air-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
V-twin
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Induction Type
Naturally Aspirated
Cylinders
2
Displacement
26 ci (0.4 L)
Bore
2.56 in (65.0 mm)
Stroke
2.56 in (65.0 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