Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet 1527
The Cub Cadet 1527 is a 2003 model lawn tractor from the 1500 Series by Cub Cadet, a part of MTD. It features a 17 hp Kawasaki FH500V 494cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and dry disc brakes. The tractor has a 47 inch wheelbase, weighs 504 lbs, and includes a 3 gallon fuel tank. Attachments include a 42" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, and blade. Electrical system includes a 12 volt battery with 270 CCA and a 13 amp alternator. The 1527 model is related to the 1525 and 1529 models in the series.
Power17 hp
Founded42" deck
Model1527
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 1527
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kawasaki FH500V |
| Torque | 25.1 lb-ft (34.0 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 | 2.68x2.68 inches (68 x 68 mm) |
| Compression | 8.5:1 |
| Displacement | 494 cc (30.15 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.8 qts (1.7 L) |
| Power (gross) | 17 hp (12.7 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 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 270 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 13 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Attachments
| Blade | 46" front-mount, 46 inches (116 cm) width |
|---|---|
| Snowblower | 42" two-stage front-mount, 42 inches (106 cm) width |
| 42" mid-mount mower deck | 2-blade with manual lift, 42 inches (106 cm) cutting width |
Transmission
| Type | hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Model | Hydro-Gear 311-0710 |
| Controls | Throttle, Brake, Forward, Reverse, Cruise control, Parking brake |
| Oil capacity | 2.5 qts (2.4 L) |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 45 inches (114 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 68 inches (172 cm) |
| Weight | 504 lbs (228 kg) |
| Rear tire | 20x9x8 |
| Wheelbase | 47 inches (119 cm) |
| Front tire | 15x6x6 |
| Ground clearance | 6 inches (15 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 43 inches (109 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |