The Cub Cadet SLT1554 tractor engine horsepower found is 27 hp. PTO horsepower found is 22 hp.
Engine HP27 hp
PTO HP22 hp
Power / weight47.6 hp per 1,000 lb
Cub Cadet SLT1554 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
27 hp
PTO horsepower
22 hp
Rated engine RPM
3,375 rpm
Engine displacement
44.2 cu in (0.72 L)
Engine cylinders
2 cylinders
Engine
Kohler 724cc
Operating weight
567 lb (257 kg)
PTO-to-engine ratio
81.5% of engine horsepower
Power-to-weight
47.6 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
mid-power mower / garden tractor
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
27 hp
Average
23 hp
Low
12 hp
High
40 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
22 hp
Average
18 hp
Low
8 hp
High
35 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
567 lb
Average
1,200 lb
Low
500 lb
High
2,600 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
47.6 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 SLT1554 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Cub Cadet SLT1554 tractor engine horsepower found is 27 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 SLT1554 is 22 hp. PTO horsepower is the more useful figure when sizing PTO-driven implements.
Horsepower class
The Cub Cadet SLT1554 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 SLT1554 is 3,375 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Cub Cadet SLT1554 include Kohler 724cc, 44.2 cu in (0.72 L) displacement, and 2 cylinders.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Cub Cadet SLT1554 is 567 lb (257 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor.
PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio
The PTO-to-engine horsepower ratio for the Cub Cadet SLT1554 is 81.5% of engine horsepower based on the figures found.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Cub Cadet SLT1554 is 47.6 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
The practical split on the Cub Cadet SLT1554 is engine power at 27 hp and PTO power at 22 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.
