Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet 1541
The Cub Cadet 1541 is a garden tractor produced from 1990 to 1991 by Cub Cadet, a part of MTD. It features a 15HP Kohler 691cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a hydrostatic transmission providing infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor has two-wheel drive, dual disc brakes, and an open operator station. It weighs 684 lbs (310 kg) and has a wheelbase of 45.5 inches (115 cm). The 1541 supports various attachments including 38", 44", and 46" mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, and blades. It uses lawn/turf tires sized 16x6.50-8 front and 23x10.50-12 rear. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with a 15-amp alternator charging system.
Power15 hp
Founded38/44/46" deck
Model1541
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 1541
Tires
| Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
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| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Engine
| Type | 15HP Kohler 691cc 2-cyl gasoline |
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| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twin |
| Starter | electric |
| Idle RPM | 1200-3600 |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 5 gal (18.9 L) |
| Fuel type | gasoline |
| Sparkplug | 0.25 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.125x2.75 inches (79 x 70 mm) |
| Displacement | 691 cc (42.18 ci) |
| Manufacturer | Kohler |
| Oil capacity | 1.75 qts (1.7 L) |
| Power (gross) | 15 hp (11.2 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.004 inches (cold) (0.102 mm) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.012 inches (cold) (0.305 mm) |
Dimensions
| Width | 37.75 inches (95 cm) |
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| Length | 72 inches (182 cm) |
| Weight | 684 lbs (310 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 45.5 inches (115 cm) |
| Rear tread | 27 inches (68 cm) |
| Front tread | 29 inches (73 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 6 inches (15 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 44 inches (111 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | Dual disc brakes |
| Operator station | Open operator station. |
Production
| Years | 1990 - 1991 |
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| Category | Garden tractor |
Attachments
| 42" Blade | Cub Cadet 190375, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm) |
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| 54" Blade | Cub Cadet 190376, front-mount, 54 inches width (137 cm) |
| 45" Snow blower | Cub Cadet 190450, 45 inches width (114 cm), two-stage, front-mount |
| 38" mid-mount mower deck | Cub Cadet 190357, 38 inches (96 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge |
| 44" mid-mount mower deck | Cub Cadet 190358, 44 inches (111 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge |
| 46" mid-mount mower deck | Cub Cadet 190336, 46 inches (116 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge |
| 38" mid-mount mower deck variant | Cub Cadet 190328, 38 inches (96 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, right-discharge |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
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| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Oil capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
Serial Numbers
| 1990 | 800000 |
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| 1991 | 811672 |
Serial Number Location
| Location | Serial number plate on the left side of the tractor frame, above the foot rest. |
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