Cub Cadet 526 vs Wheel Horse 552
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 526 and the Wheel Horse 552 deliver the same power: 5 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 526 is the more recent model: production started in 1986, versus 1962 for the Wheel Horse 552.
- The Wheel Horse 552 is heavier: 162 kg versus 127 kg for the Cub Cadet 526.
- The Wheel Horse 552 has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 26".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 526 | Wheel Horse 552 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 5 HP | 5 HP |
| Production years | 1986 | 1962 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 127 kg | 162 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | CVT | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 104 cm |
| Length | — | 152 cm |
| Mower deck | 26" | 32" |