Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet 1525
The Cub Cadet 1525 is a 2003 model lawn tractor from the 1500 Series by Cub Cadet, a part of MTD. It features a 15 hp Kawasaki FH430V 431cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a hydrostatic transmission (Hydro-Gear 311-0710) offering infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor has a two-wheel drive with manual steering and dry disc brakes. It includes an open operator station and an independent front PTO with electric clutch. Dimensions include a 47 inch wheelbase, 68 inch length, 45 inch width, and 43 inch height at the steering wheel, weighing 502 lbs. Tires are sized 15x6x6 front and 20x9x8 rear. Electrical system has a negative ground, alternator charging system with 13 amps, 270 CCA battery at 12 volts. Attachments available include a 38 inch mid-mount mower deck, 46 inch front-mount blade, and 42 inch two-stage front-mount snow blower.
Power15 hp
Founded38" deck
Model1525
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 1525
Tires
| Rear tire | 20x9x8 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 15x6x6 |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kawasaki FH430V |
| Torque | 23.6 lb-ft (32.0 Nm) |
| Cooling | air-cooled |
| Starter | electric |
| Idle RPM | 1200-3600 |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 3 gal (11.4 L) |
| Rated RPM | 3600 |
| Sparkplug | Champion RCJ8Y |
| Torque RPM | 2400 |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.56x2.56 inches (65 x 65 mm) |
| Compression | 8.5:1 |
| Displacement | 431 cc (26.3 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.8 qts (1.7 L) |
| Power (gross) | 15 hp (11.2 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches (0.762 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil change interval | 100 h |
Overview
| Year | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Dry disc brakes |
| Series | 1500 Series |
| Category | Lawn tractor |
| Steering | manual |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Dimensions
| Width | 45 inches (114 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 68 inches (172 cm) |
| Weight | 502 lbs (227 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 47 inches (119 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 6 inches (15 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 43 inches (109 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 270 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 13 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Attachments
| 46" Blade | Cub Cadet 190-674, front-mount, 46 inches width (116 cm) |
|---|---|
| 42" Snow blower | Cub Cadet 190-673, two-stage, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm) |
| 38" mid-mount mower deck | 2-blade with manual lift, cutting width 38 inches (96 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Hydro-Gear 311-0710 |
| Oil capacity | 2.5 qts (2.4 L) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |