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Cub Cadet 1517 vs Cub Cadet Tank M48 KWS
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1517 vs Cub Cadet Tank M48 KWS
The Cub Cadet 1517 and the Cub Cadet Tank M48 KWS 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 399 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet Tank M48 KWS holds more fuel (37.9 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. 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
differential powerReference
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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Displacement
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30.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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68 x 68 mmReference
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
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Weight
228 kgReference
399 kgReference
Front tire
15x6Reference
11x4.0-5Reference
Rear tire
20x9Reference
23x9.512Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
11x4.0-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x9Reference
23x9.512Reference
Length
172 cmReference
185 cmReference
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
3 to 10 cmReference
Cut positions
6Reference
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Variants
M48-KW
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Kawasaki engineReference
M48-KH
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Kohler engineReference
M48-HN
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Honda engineReference
M48-KWS
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Kawasaki engine, stamped deckReference
M48-KHS
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Kohler engine, stamped deckReference
Cub Cadet Tank M48 attachments
48" Mower deck
Overall width
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149 cmReference
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.