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Cub Cadet 1517 vs Cub Cadet 1772
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1517 vs Cub Cadet 1772
The Cub Cadet 1517 and the Cub Cadet 1772 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 1772 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 1517 is the newer design (2002 vs 1989). 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
liquid-cooledReference
Steering
manualReference
powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
15.1 LReference
Power (gross)
12.7 kWReference
12.7 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
7.6 LReference
Displacement
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38.93 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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66 x 62 mmReference
Coolant capacity
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3.8 LReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Rear Type
—
0Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
131 cmReference
Weight
228 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Rear tire
20x9Reference
26x12.00-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x9Reference
26x12.00-12Reference
Length
172 cmReference
199 cmReference
Width
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110 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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120 cmReference
Ground clearance
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19 cmReference
Front tread
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83 cmReference
Rear tread
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80 cmReference
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
shaft-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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Cub Cadet 1772 attachments
1772 Serial Numbers
1989
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779097Reference
Location:
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Serial plate on the left side of the Cub Cadet 1772 tractor frame.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.