Cub CadetModel A
Cub Cadet 1517
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 29.9 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Cub Cadet 1517 vs Cub Cadet 1782
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Cub CadetModel B
Cub Cadet 1782
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 38.9 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1517
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1782
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tied151717 hp
178217 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
1517 is in the 41st percentile; 1782 is in the 41st · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 1782 higher · +9 ci (+30%)151729.9 ci
178238.9 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
1517 is in the 27th percentile; 1782 is in the 46th · 366 models
Cylinders
▲ 1782 higher · +2 (+200%)15171
17823
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
1517 is in the 17th percentile; 1782 is in the 87th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ 1782 higher · +631 lb (+126%)1517500 lb
17821,131 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
1517 is in the 16th percentile; 1782 is in the 68th · 314 models
1517 (A)1782 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1517 | Cub Cadet 1782 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Cub Cadet | Same |
| Model | 1517 | 1782 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1517 | Cub Cadet 1782 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kubota | — |
| Model | CV490 | D640 | — |
| Power Output | 17hp | 17hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | Not recorded | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | 3 | ▲ 1782+2 · +200% |
| Displacement | 29.9ci | 38.9ci | ▲ 1782+9 ci · +30% |
| Bore | 3.5in | 2.6in | ▲ 1517+0.9 in · +35% |
| Stroke | 3in | 2.4in | ▲ 1517+0.6 in · +25% |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1517 | Cub Cadet 1782 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Shaft-driven hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1517 | Cub Cadet 1782 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 68in | 78.3in | ▲ 1782+10.3 in · +15% |
| Width | 44.9in | 43.3in | ▲ 1517+1.6 in · +4% |
| Height | 42.9in | 47.2in | ▲ 1782+4.3 in · +10% |
| Operating Weight | 500lb | 1,131lb | ▲ 1782+631 lb · +126% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1517 | Cub Cadet 1782 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1517 | Cub Cadet 1782 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with Electric Clutch | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1517 | Cub Cadet 1782 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Dry Disc | Dual disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1517 | Cub Cadet 1782 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1517 | Cub Cadet 1782 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 1gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1517 | Cub Cadet 1782 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open Operator Station | Open operator station | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 41st percentile (17 hp)B · 41st percentile (17 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 27th percentile (29.9 ci)B · 46th percentile (38.9 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 17th percentile (1)B · 87th percentile (3)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 16th percentile (500 lb)B · 68th percentile (1,131 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 25th percentile (68 in)B · 72nd percentile (78.3 in)
A · 1517B · 1782Median Lawn and Garden Tractor