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Cub Cadet 1525 Lawn Tractor Specifications

General Information

Tractor Model .......................... Cub Cadet 1525
Tractor Type .......................... Lawn tractor
Series .......................... 1500
Manufacture Years .......................... 2003
Fuel Type .......................... Gasoline
Attachments .......................... Mower Deck, Snow Blower, Blade

Cub Cadet 1525 Engine Technical Data

Engine Model .......................... Kawasaki FH430V
Engine Type .......................... Gasoline, forced air cooled 4-stroke, vertical shaft
Number of Cylinders .......................... 90 deg, V-Twin
Displacement, cu in (L) .......................... 30.2 (0.494)
Engine Bore, in (mm) .......................... 2.56 (65.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) .......................... 2.56 (65.0)
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) .......................... 15.0 (11.2)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm .......................... 3600
Idle Speed, rpm .......................... 1200-1550
Compression .......................... 8.5:1
Fuel System .......................... Carburetor
Carburetor Model .......................... Walbro
Carburetor Type .......................... Float type with fixed main jet
Governor .......................... Mechanical
Lubrication System Type .......................... Full-Pressure
Oil Filter .......................... Spin-on type
Air Cleaner .......................... Dual element
Ignition System .......................... Flywheel magneto transistor type
Spark Plug Type .......................... Champion RCJ8Y
Spark Plug Size, in (mm) .......................... 0.553 (14.0)
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) .......................... 0.030 (0.75)
Module Air Gap, in (mm) .......................... 0.008-0.016 (0.20-0.40)
Intake Valve Clearance (Cold), in (mm) .......................... 0.004-0.006 (0.10-0.15)
Exhaust Valve Clearance (Cold), in (mm) .......................... 0.004-0.006 (0.10-0.15)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) .......................... 3.0 (11.4)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) .......................... 1.8 (1.7)

Cub Cadet 1525 Electrical System

Electrical System Rating, Volts .......................... 12
Charging System .......................... Alternator 13A
Starter Type .......................... Electric
Number of Batteries .......................... 1
Battery Voltage, Volts .......................... 12
Electric Ground .......................... Negative

Power Take-Off

PTO Location .......................... Front
PTO Operational Type .......................... Independent
PTO Clutch .......................... Electric

Cub Cadet 1525 Hydro Transmission

Transmission Model .......................... Hydro-Gear 311-0710
Transmission Type .......................... Belt-driven hydrostatic
Forward/Reverse Gears .......................... Infinite
Overall Transaxle Reduction .......................... 22.2:1
Axle Shaft Diameter, in (mm) .......................... 0.75 (19.1)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) .......................... 2.5 (2.4)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) .......................... 5.5 (8.8)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) .......................... 2.5 (4.0)

Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels .......................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration .......................... Front steer
Steering System .......................... Manual
Brakes Type .......................... Dry disc
Front Tire Size .......................... 15x6.0-6
Rear Tire Size .......................... 20x9.0-8

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) .......................... 47 (1190)
Length, in (mm) .......................... 68 (1720)
Height, in (mm) .......................... 43 (1090)
Overall Width, in (mm) .......................... 45 (1140)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) .......................... 6 (152)
Weight, lb (kg) .......................... 503 (227)

Cub Cadet 1525 Attachments

38-in Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type .......................... Mid-mount, right-discharge
Style Of Deck .......................... Stamped
Number of Blades .......................... 2
Cutting Width, in (mm) .......................... 38 (960)
Cutting Height, in (mm) .......................... 1.5-4.0 (30-100)
Lift System .......................... Manual

42-in Snowblower

Snowblower Type .......................... 2-Stage, Front-mount
Clearing Width, in (mm) .......................... 42 (1060)
Lift System .......................... Mechanical

Front Blade

Blade Type .......................... Front-mount
Width, in (mm) .......................... 46 (1160)
Height, in (mm) .......................... 16 (400)
Lift System .......................... Mechanical
Angle .......................... Manual

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