series 1500

SERIES
1500
YOU CAN’T GET ANY BETTER.™
heavy-duty
premium garden
traCtOrS
GT 1554
GT 1554VT
FEATURES
54" TRIPLE-BLADE
DECK
WEIGHT 587 LBS.
GREASABLE SPINDLE
BEARINGS
IMPACT-RESISTANT
ABS HOOD
TOUGHNESS COMES STANDARD.
HIGH-BACK SEAT WITH
ARM RESTS
NOT TO MENTION POWER AND PERFORMANCE.
PateNteD SmartJet™
DECK WASH SYSTEM
The Cub Cadet Series 1500 is designed to take on the toughest jobs. With powerful engines, 54" triple-blade
decks and welded steel frames, these tractors handle them with ease. And QuickAttach™ accessories and
attachments help you get your chores done even quicker. When it comes to yard work, the Series 1500 will
never back down. So you never break a sweat.
FULL LINE OF
ATTACHMENTS
AND ACCESSORIES
AVAILABLE
3- AND 5-YEAR LIMITED
WARRANTY†
EASIER
OPERATION
STRONGER
ENGINES
We use four-bolt hubs
with lug nuts for added
durability and ease of
maintenance.
Powerful Cub Cadet
professional-grade
engines by Kohler®
and Briggs & Stratton®
provide exceptional
cutting performance,
even in tall, thick grass.
TOUGHER
BUILD
SMARTER TECHNOLOGY
Heavy-duty hydro transmission is easy to use,
and can handle ground-engaging attachments.
Larger 23" wheels with
1" heavy-duty rear axle
provide more stability
and clearance for groundengaging attachments.
HOME OWNER
CLEANER CUT
54" deck provides maximum
cutting width while the
rear striping deck rollers
provide a professional cut.
premium
OutdOOr
eQuipment
† See your local Cub Cadet Independent Dealer for warranty details.
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SERIES 1500
ENGINE
heavy-duty premium garden TRACTORS
GT 1554
27 HP* Cub Cadet professional-grade
Kohler® Courage® V-Twin OHV
Engine type
Cylinders/material
Lubrication
GT 1554VT
26 HP* Cub Cadet professional-grade
Briggs & Stratton® V-Twin OHV
2/cast-iron sleeve
Fully pressurized automotive-style oil pump w/spin-on oil filter
DRIVE SYSTEM
Drive system
Engine to transmission
Cruise control
Transmission housing
STEERING
Steering
Front axle
Spindles
Ball joints
Rear axle diameter
Turning radius
CHASSIS
Chassis type
Frame
Hood & grill
Fender & bumper
Automatic w/heavy-duty hydrostatic pump with oil drain port
Heavy-duty Kevlar® belt
Standard
Die-cast aluminum
Manual sector & pinion
Heavy-duty cast-iron w/dual grease fittings — 5-year limited warranty
3/4" w/grease fittings
2 automotive-style
1" diameter with dual steel wheel drive hubs
21"
Robotically welded steel frame assembly
Heavy-duty 12-gauge steel — 5-year limited warranty
Corrosion- & dent-resistant high-impact ABS material
Steel fender, twin rear fender flares, grab handles and GT-style twin-tube steel bumper assembly
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Alternator
Battery
Charging system
Headlights
System monitor package
Safety systems
OPERATION
PTO clutch
15 amp. regulated
12V/H.D. 235 CCA
Flywheel alternator
Standard
Digital hour meter, change oil service minder, battery voltage monitor, park brake and PTO start sequence LEDs
Neutral start, operator presence, reverse safety switch, brake pedal lock, RevTEK™ reverse mowing technology
Electronic fingertip engagement for smooth operation of deck or attachments
Deck lift
Brakes
Seat
Manual/6-position/spring-assisted
Automotive-style disc
Deluxe high-back seat, 6-position adjustment
ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS
Front tires
Rear tires
Forward speed
Reverse speed
Fuel tank
Engine oil
Transmission oil
Wheelbase
Overall length
Estimated weight w/deck
16" x 7.5"
23" x 10.5"
0 – 5.2 mph
0 – 2.3 mph
3.5 gal. easy fill, rustproof
MOWING DECK
Cutting width/blades
Deck cutting height
Mower deck construction
Mower drive system
Anti-scalping
Mulch kit
Deck spindles
Deck pulleys
Deck attach/removal
Deck wash
3.0 gal. easy fill, rustproof
1.9 qt.
2.1 qt.
49"
68"
587 lbs.
54" heavy-duty triple blades
1.5" - 4"
11-gauge steel
Heavy-duty Kevlar® belt
4 wheels, 1 rear striping roller
Optional
Die-cast aluminum spindle housings w/sealed ball bearings and grease fittings for long life
All steel w/heavy-duty bearings
QuickAttach™ in seconds, no tools required
Patented SmartJet™ high-pressure deck washing system
WARRANTY†
3-year/120-hr and 5-year/500-hr limited warranty
† Cub Cadet will provide a limited warranty for a period of 5 years or 500 hours, whichever occurs first, for the frame and pivoting cast-iron front axle on all new Cub Cadet Series 1500 tractors. For complete details on 3-year and
5-year limited warranties, see your Cub Cadet Independent Dealer or operator’s manual. 3 years or 120 hours, whichever comes first. Warranty does not cover normal wear on parts, batteries, and frame and front axle. Frame and front axle are covered for 5 years or 500 hours, whichever comes first. See operator’s manual for details on Cub Cadet's Manufacturer's Limited Warranty for Series 1500 Garden Tractors.
This brochure is for advertisement purposes only. The product depictions are not meant to be used or relied upon as a substitute for the safety and use information that is published in the respective
operator’s manual. Before operating the machine, read, understand and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine. Specifications and programs are subject to change without notice.
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*as rated by engine manufacturer
†See your local Cub Cadet Independent Dealer for warranty details.
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