
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

Lawn and Garden
Lawn and Garden
How they compare
1517 is in the 41st percentile; 682 is in the 41st · 380 models
1517 is in the 27th percentile; 682 is in the 54th · 366 models
1517 is in the 17th percentile; 682 is in the 50th · 376 models
1517 is in the 16th percentile; 682 is in the 44th · 314 models
Full comparison
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1517 | Cub Cadet 682 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Cub Cadet | Same |
| Model | 1517 | 682 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1517 | Cub Cadet 682 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kohler | Same |
| Model | CV490 | KT17 | — |
| Power Output | 17hp | 17hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | Not recorded | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 | ▲ 682+1 · +100% |
| Displacement | 29.9ci | 42.2ci | ▲ 682+12.3 ci · +41% |
| Bore | 3.5in | 3.1in | ▲ 1517+0.4 in · +13% |
| Stroke | 3in | 2.8in | ▲ 1517+0.2 in · +7% |
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1517 | Cub Cadet 682 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic | Same |
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1517 | Cub Cadet 682 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 68in | 71.7in | ▲ 682+3.7 in · +5% |
| Width | 44.9in | 37.4in | ▲ 1517+7.5 in · +20% |
| Height | 42.9in | 42.9in | Same |
| Operating Weight | 500lb | 661lb | ▲ 682+161 lb · +32% |
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1517 | Cub Cadet 682 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1517 | Cub Cadet 682 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with Electric Clutch | Independent with electric clutch | Same |
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1517 | Cub Cadet 682 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Sleeve Hitch | — |
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1517 | Cub Cadet 682 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Dry Disc | Integral Wet Disc | — |
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1517 | Cub Cadet 682 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1517 | Cub Cadet 682 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | Not recorded | 4gal | — |
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1517 | Cub Cadet 682 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open Operator Station | Open | — |
Category context