Compare/Cub Cadet 1730 vs Cub Cadet 2176

Cub Cadet 1730 vs Cub Cadet 2176

Verdict: Cub Cadet 1730 vs Cub Cadet 2176

The Cub Cadet 1730 and the Cub Cadet 2176 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 1730 is the lighter machine (254 kg vs 358 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 1730 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 7.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 2176 is the newer design (2000 vs 1992). 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

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Best match

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Cub Cadet

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Best match

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Rated power

17 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference

air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twinReference

air-cooledReference

Engine

Fuel tank

11.4 LReference

7.9 LReference

Displacement

42.18 ciReference

38.1 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 70 mmReference

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Power (gross)

12.7 kWReference

Compression

6.0:1Reference

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Idle RPM

1350-3400Reference

1200-3600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug

759-334Reference

759-3336Reference

Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

0.762 mmReference

Oil capacity

1.9 LReference

5.7 LReference

Oil change

50 hReference

100 hReference

Transmission

Type

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

Front PTO

—

independentReference

Front PTO Type

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pulleyReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

114 cmReference

119 cmReference

Weight

254 kgReference

358 kgReference

Front tire

15x6-6Reference

Rear tire

20x10-8Reference

20x9-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

15x6-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

20x10-8Reference

20x9-8Reference

Length

173 cmReference

182 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

101 cmReference

106 cmReference

Width

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129 cmReference

Shipping weight

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358 kgReference

Ground clearance

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15 cmReference

Front tread

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76 cmReference

Rear tread

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69 cmReference

Cub Cadet 1730 attachments

1730 Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number plate on the top-left side of the instrument panel support pedestal, hood must be opened.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

flywheel alternatorReference

Charging amps

15Reference

Battery CCA

235Reference

275Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Cub Cadet 2176 attachments

42" Mower deck

Cutting width

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106 cmReference

Belt

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954-3073 (deck)Reference

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.