Cub Cadet 1512 vs Scotts 42531X8
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1512 and the Scotts 42531X8 deliver the same power: 15 HP.
- The Scotts 42531X8 is the more recent model: production started in 1997, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1512.
- The Scotts 42531X8 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1512 | Scotts 42531X8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 15 HP | 15 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1987 | 1997 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 1 |
| Weight | 399 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 111 cm | — |
| Length | 182 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1512 or the Scotts 42531X8?
The Cub Cadet 1512 and the Scotts 42531X8 deliver the same power: 15 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1512 or the Scotts 42531X8?
The Scotts 42531X8 is the more recent model: production started in 1997, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1512.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1512 or the Scotts 42531X8?
The Scotts 42531X8 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".