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Cub Cadet 1517 vs Cub Cadet 3648
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1517 vs Cub Cadet 3648
The Cub Cadet 1517 and the Cub Cadet 3648 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 3648 holds more fuel (37.9 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 1517 is the newer design (2002 vs 1999). 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-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
37.9 LReference
Power (gross)
12.7 kWReference
12.7 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
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Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
—
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
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Weight
228 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6Reference
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Rear tire
20x9Reference
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Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
20x9Reference
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Length
172 cmReference
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Cub Cadet 1517 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery CCA
270Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
121 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
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Cut positions
6Reference
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Cub Cadet 3648 attachments
48" Mower deck
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.