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Cub Cadet 1517 vs Cub Cadet 1720
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1517 vs Cub Cadet 1720
The Cub Cadet 1517 and the Cub Cadet 1720 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. Cub Cadet 1517 is the lighter machine (228 kg vs 423 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 1517 is the newer design (2002 vs 1988). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
17 hp
17 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
air-cooled OHVReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Power (gross)
12.7 kWReference
12.7 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
1.9 LReference
Displacement
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42.18 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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79 x 70 mmReference
Compression
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6.0:1Reference
Idle RPM
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1350-3400Reference
Sparkplug
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759-334Reference
Sparkplug gap
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0.635 mmReference
Oil change
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50 hReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
114 cmReference
Weight
228 kgReference
423 to 724 poundsReference
Front tire
15x6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
20x9Reference
20x10-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x9Reference
20x10-8Reference
Length
172 cmReference
173 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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101 cmReference
Shipping weight
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191 kgReference
Operating weight
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328 kgReference
Cub Cadet 1517 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
270Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
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Cut positions
6Reference
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Variants
1715
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gearReference
1720
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hydrostaticReference
Cub Cadet 1720 attachments
1720 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Left side of pedestal.Reference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.