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Cub Cadet 1712 vs Cub Cadet RZT 17
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1712 vs Cub Cadet RZT 17
The Cub Cadet 1712 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 1712 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet RZT 17 is the newer design (2004 vs 1985). 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 horizontal-shaft opposed-twinReference
air-cooled vertical shaftReference
Steering
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differential powerReference
Variants
1710
manual liftReference
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1711
hydraulic liftReference
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1712
hydraulic outletsReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
42.18 ciReference
30.5 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 70 mmReference
91 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
12.7 kWReference
12.7 kWReference
Fuel system
carburetorReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Hydro-GearReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
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Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
111 cmReference
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Weight
330 kgReference
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Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
11x4x5Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
18x6.5x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
11x4x5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
18x6.5x8Reference
Length
182 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
109 cmReference
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Shipping weight
330 kgReference
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Cub Cadet 1712 attachments
1712 Serial Numbers
1985
737625Reference
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Location:
Serial number plate on the left side of the tractor frame, above the footrest.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet RZT 17 attachments
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
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106 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 10 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.