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Cub Cadet 1715 vs Cub Cadet RZT 42
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1715 vs Cub Cadet RZT 42
The Cub Cadet 1715 and the Cub Cadet RZT 42 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 42 is the newer design (2005 vs 1988). 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 vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical shaftReference
Steering
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differential powerReference
Variants
1715
gearReference
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1720
hydrostaticReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 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
Compression
6.0:1Reference
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Idle RPM
1350-3400Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
759-334Reference
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Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
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Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
1.4 LReference
Oil change
50 hReference
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Transmission
Type
belt-driven gearReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Hydro-Gear EZTReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
114 cmReference
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Weight
317 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6-6Reference
11x4x5Reference
Rear tire
20x10-8Reference
18x6.5x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
11x4x5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8Reference
18x6.5x8Reference
Length
173 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
101 cmReference
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Operating weight
317 kgReference
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Cub Cadet 1715 attachments
1715 Serial Numbers
Location:
Left side of pedestal.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet RZT 42 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.