Cub Cadet 526 vs Gilson lawn tractors 980

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 526

Cub Cadet 526

5 HP · 1986

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Gilson lawn tractors 980

Gilson lawn tractors 980

5 HP · 1964

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Cub Cadet 526 and the Gilson lawn tractors 980 deliver the same power: 5 HP.
  • The Cub Cadet 526 is the more recent model: production started in 1986, versus 1964 for the Gilson lawn tractors 980.
  • The Cub Cadet 526 is heavier: 127 kg versus 117 kg for the Gilson lawn tractors 980.
  • The Cub Cadet 526 has the wider mower deck: 26" versus 25".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 526Gilson lawn tractors 980
Power5 HP5 HP
Production years19861964
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders11
Weight127 kg117 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionCVTGear
Mower deck26"25"

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