The Cub Cadet 1512 tractor engine horsepower found is 20 hp. PTO horsepower found is 12 hp.
Engine HP20 hp
PTO HP12 hp
Cub Cadet 1512 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
20 hp
PTO horsepower
12 hp
Rated engine RPM
3,600 rpm
Engine displacement
37 cu in (0.61 L)
Engine cylinders
3 cylinders
Engine
Kubota 606cc
PTO-to-engine ratio
60% of engine horsepower
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
12 hp
Average
18 hp
Low
8 hp
High
35 hp
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for lawn and garden tractors and mowers.
Cub Cadet 1512 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Cub Cadet 1512 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 1512 is 12 hp. PTO horsepower is the more useful figure when sizing PTO-driven implements.
Horsepower class
The Cub Cadet 1512 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 1512 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 1512 include Kubota 606cc, 37 cu in (0.61 L) displacement, and 3 cylinders.
PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio
The PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio for the Cub Cadet 1512 is 60% of engine horsepower based on the figures found.
Horsepower planning note
The practical split on the Cub Cadet 1512 is engine power at 20 hp and PTO power at 12 hp.
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.
