Cub Cadet 1527 vs John Deere 180
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1527 and the John Deere 180 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1527 is the more recent model: production started in 2003, versus 1986 for the John Deere 180.
- The John Deere 180 is heavier: 256 kg versus 228 kg for the Cub Cadet 1527.
- The Cub Cadet 1527 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1527 | John Deere 180 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17 HP | 17 HP |
| Production years | 2003 | 1986–1990 |
| Fuel | Electric | — |
| Cylinders | — | 1 |
| Weight | 228 kg | 256 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 119 cm | 113 cm |
| Length | 172 cm | 167 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 38" |
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