Cub CadetModel A
Cub Cadet 1170
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 17.5 hp
- displacement
- Not recorded
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Cub Cadet 1170 vs Cub Cadet 1517
Cub CadetModel B
Cub Cadet 1517
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 29.9 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1170
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1517
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ 1170 higher · +0.5 hp (+3%)117017.5 hp
151717 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
1170 is in the 44th percentile; 1517 is in the 41st · 380 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied11701
15171
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
1170 is in the 17th percentile; 1517 is in the 17th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ 1170 higher · +580 lb (+116%)11701,080 lb
1517500 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
1170 is in the 65th percentile; 1517 is in the 16th · 314 models
1170 (A)1517 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1170 | Cub Cadet 1517 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Cub Cadet | Same |
| Model | 1170 | 1517 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1170 | Cub Cadet 1517 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton | Kohler | — |
| Model | Not recorded | CV490 | — |
| Power Output | 17.5hp | 17hp | ▲ 1170+0.5 hp · +3% |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 3,600RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | Same |
| Displacement | Not recorded | 29.9ci | — |
| Bore | Not recorded | 3.5in | — |
| Stroke | Not recorded | 3in | — |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1170 | Cub Cadet 1517 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Belt-driven CVT | Hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1170 | Cub Cadet 1517 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 68in | — |
| Width | Not recorded | 44.9in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 42.9in | — |
| Operating Weight | 1,080lb | 500lb | ▲ 1170+580 lb · +116% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1170 | Cub Cadet 1517 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1170 | Cub Cadet 1517 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electric clutch | Independent with Electric Clutch | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1170 | Cub Cadet 1517 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Dry Disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1170 | Cub Cadet 1517 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1170 | Cub Cadet 1517 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Open Operator Station | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 44th percentile (17.5 hp)B · 41st percentile (17 hp)
Cylinders
median 2A · 17th percentile (1)B · 17th percentile (1)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 65th percentile (1,080 lb)B · 16th percentile (500 lb)
A · 1170B · 1517Median Lawn and Garden Tractor