The Cub Cadet 526 tractor engine horsepower found is 20 hp. PTO horsepower found is also 20 hp.
Engine HP20 hp
PTO HP20 hp
Power / weight78.4 hp per 1,000 lb
Cub Cadet 526 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
20 hp
PTO horsepower
20 hp
Rated engine RPM
3,600 rpm
Engine displacement
44.2 cu in (0.72 L)
Operating weight
255 lb (116 kg)
Power-to-weight
78.4 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
mid-power mower / garden tractor
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
20 hp
Average
23 hp
Low
12 hp
High
40 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
20 hp
Average
18 hp
Low
8 hp
High
35 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
255 lb
Average
1,200 lb
Low
500 lb
High
2,600 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
78.4 hp/1k lb
Average
20 hp/1k lb
Low
12 hp/1k lb
High
35 hp/1k lb
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for lawn and garden tractors and mowers.
Cub Cadet 526 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Cub Cadet 526 tractor engine horsepower found is 20 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower
The PTO horsepower found for the Cub Cadet 526 is 20 hp. Confirm this against the operator manual because PTO output is often lower than engine horsepower.
Horsepower class
The Cub Cadet 526 is listed as mid-power mower / garden tractor based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM
The rated engine speed found for the Cub Cadet 526 is 3,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Cub Cadet 526 include 44.2 cu in (0.72 L) displacement.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Cub Cadet 526 is 255 lb (116 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Cub Cadet 526 is 78.4 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
When comparing the Cub Cadet 526, use 20 hp as the headline engine figure and double-check the PTO rating before sizing implements.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official cubcadet.com website for official horsepower, PTO horsepower, engine RPM, torque and operating-weight specifications before buying implements or servicing the machine.
