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Cub Cadet 1517 vs Cub Cadet RZT 17
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1517 vs Cub Cadet RZT 17
The Cub Cadet 1517 and the Cub Cadet RZT 17 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 RZT 17 is the newer design (2004 vs 2002). 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
differential powerReference
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
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Displacement
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30.5 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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91 x 78 mmReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Hydro-GearReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
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Weight
228 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6Reference
11x4x5Reference
Rear tire
20x9Reference
18x6.5x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
11x4x5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x9Reference
18x6.5x8Reference
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
106 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
6Reference
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Cub Cadet RZT 17 attachments
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.