The Cub Cadet 1527 tractor engine horsepower found is 17 hp. PTO horsepower found is also 17 hp.
Engine HP17 hp
PTO HP17 hp
Power / weight33.7 hp per 1,000 lb
Cub Cadet 1527 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
17 hp
PTO horsepower
17 hp
Rated engine RPM
3,600 rpm
Engine torque
25.1 lb-ft (34 Nm)
Engine displacement
30.1 cu in (0.49 L)
Engine model
Kawasaki FH500V
Operating weight
504 lb (229 kg)
Power-to-weight
33.7 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
low-power mower / garden tractor
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
17 hp
Average
23 hp
Low
12 hp
High
40 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
17 hp
Average
18 hp
Low
8 hp
High
35 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
504 lb
Average
1,200 lb
Low
500 lb
High
2,600 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
33.7 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 1527 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Cub Cadet 1527 tractor engine horsepower found is 17 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 1527 is 17 hp. Confirm this against the operator manual because PTO output is often lower than engine horsepower.
Horsepower class
The Cub Cadet 1527 is listed as low-power mower / garden tractor based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM
The rated engine speed found for the Cub Cadet 1527 is 3,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine torque
The engine torque found for the Cub Cadet 1527 is 25.1 lb-ft (34 Nm). Torque helps describe low-speed pulling feel, while horsepower describes power output over engine speed.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Cub Cadet 1527 include Kawasaki FH500V and 30.1 cu in (0.49 L) displacement.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Cub Cadet 1527 is 504 lb (229 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 1527 is 33.7 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
For the Cub Cadet 1527, engine horsepower and PTO horsepower are both listed as 17 hp; confirm the PTO rating in the manual before buying PTO-driven 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.
