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 782
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Cub CadetModel B
Cub Cadet 782
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 42.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1517
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 782
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tied151717 hp
78217 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
1517 is in the 41st percentile; 782 is in the 41st · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 782 higher · +12.3 ci (+41%)151729.9 ci
78242.2 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
1517 is in the 27th percentile; 782 is in the 54th · 366 models
Cylinders
▲ 782 higher · +1 (+100%)15171
7822
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
1517 is in the 17th percentile; 782 is in the 50th · 376 models
Length
▲ 782 higher · +3.7 in (+5%)151768 in
78271.7 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in
1517 is in the 25th percentile; 782 is in the 50th · 316 models
1517 (A)782 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1517 | Cub Cadet 782 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Cub Cadet | Same |
| Model | 1517 | 782 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1517 | Cub Cadet 782 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kohler | Same |
| Model | CV490 | KT17 | — |
| Power Output | 17hp | 17hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | Not recorded | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 | ▲ 782+1 · +100% |
| Displacement | 29.9ci | 42.2ci | ▲ 782+12.3 ci · +41% |
| Bore | 3.5in | 3.1in | ▲ 1517+0.4 in · +13% |
| Stroke | 3in | 2.8in | ▲ 1517+0.2 in · +7% |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1517 | Cub Cadet 782 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Shaft-driven Hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1517 | Cub Cadet 782 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 68in | 71.7in | ▲ 782+3.7 in · +5% |
| Width | 44.9in | 37.4in | ▲ 1517+7.5 in · +20% |
| Height | 42.9in | 42.9in | Same |
| Operating Weight | 500lb | Not recorded | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1517 | Cub Cadet 782 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1517 | Cub Cadet 782 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with Electric Clutch | Independent with Electric Clutch | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1517 | Cub Cadet 782 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Sleeve Hitch | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1517 | Cub Cadet 782 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Dry Disc | Integral Wet Disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1517 | Cub Cadet 782 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1517 | Cub Cadet 782 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open Operator Station | Open | — |
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 · 54th percentile (42.2 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 17th percentile (1)B · 50th percentile (2)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 25th percentile (68 in)B · 50th percentile (71.7 in)
Width
median 43.3 inA · 56th percentile (44.9 in)B · 26th percentile (37.4 in)
A · 1517B · 782Median Lawn and Garden Tractor