SPECS / COMPARISON
Cub Cadet 782D vs Cub Cadet 1525
A detailed comparison of the Cub Cadet 782D and the Cub Cadet 1525. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Cub Cadet 782D11.2 kW (15.0 HP)
Cub Cadet 152511.2 kW (15.0 HP)
| Specification | Cub Cadet 782D Garden and Lawn Tractors | Cub Cadet 1525Garden and Lawn Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Main Category | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors |
| Tractor Type | Garden Tractor | Lawn Tractor |
| Horsepower | 11.2 kW (15.0 HP) | 11.2 kW (15.0 HP) |
| Transmission Type | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Years Made | 1984-1985 | 2003 |
| Engine Model | Kubota D600 | Kawasaki FH430V |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, air-cooled, V-twin |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 3 | 2 |
| Displacement | 606 cc (37.0 cu in.) | 430 cc (26.2 cu in.) |
| Bore | 6.40 cm (2.52 in.) | 6.50 cm (2.56 in.) |
| Stroke | 6.20 cm (2.44 in.) | 6.50 cm (2.56 in.) |
| Front PTO Type | Independent with electric clutch | Independent with electric clutch |
| Battery | 12 V | 12 V, CCA 270A |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15.0 l (4.0 gal) | 11.4 l (3.0 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 2.9 l (0.8 gal) | 1.7 l (0.4 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | 2.8 l (0.7 gal) | — |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 6.6 l (1.7 gal) | 2.4 l (0.6 gal) |
| Engine Oil Type | SAE 10W-40, 15W-40 | SAE 10W-30, 10W-40 |
| Gears | Infinite forward and reverse | Infinite forward and reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 6.8 km/h (Forward: 8.6 MPH (13.9 km/h) Reverse: 4.2 MPH) | 4.0 km/h (Forward: 5.5 MPH (8.8 km/h) Reverse: 2.5 MPH) |
| Brakes | Disc | Dry disc |
| Drawbar Category | 0 | — |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | Open operator station |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual |
| Front Tires | Lawn/turf: 16×6.50-8 | Lawn/turf: 15x6x6 |
| Rear Tires | Lawn/turf: 23×10.50-12 | Lawn/turf: 20x9x8 |
| Weight | — | 227.0 kg (500.4 lbs) |
| Length | — | 172.0 cm (67.7 in.) |
| Torque Power | — | 2400 RPM |
| Torque Speed | — | 32.0 N·m (23.6 lb-ft) |
| Rated RPM | — | 3600 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | — | 8.5:1 |
| Spark Plug | — | Champion RCJ8Y |
| Height | — | 109.0 cm (42.9 in.) |
| Wheelbase | — | 119.0 cm (46.9 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | — | 15.0 cm (5.9 in.) |
| Transmission Model | — | Hydro-Gear 311-0710 |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.