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 LT1040
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Cub CadetModel B
Cub Cadet LT1040
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 18 hp
- displacement
- 32.6 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1517
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet LT1040
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ LT1040 higher · +1 hp (+6%)151717 hp
LT104018 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
1517 is in the 41st percentile; LT1040 is in the 50th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ LT1040 higher · +2.7 ci (+9%)151729.9 ci
LT104032.6 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
1517 is in the 27th percentile; LT1040 is in the 31st · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied15171
LT10401
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
1517 is in the 17th percentile; LT1040 is in the 17th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ 1517 higher · +2 lb (<1%)1517500 lb
LT1040498 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
1517 is in the 16th percentile; LT1040 is in the 14th · 314 models
1517 (A)LT1040 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1517 | Cub Cadet LT1040 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Cub Cadet | Same |
| Model | 1517 | LT1040 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1517 | Cub Cadet LT1040 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kohler | Same |
| Model | CV490 | Courage SV540 | — |
| Power Output | 17hp | 18hp | ▲ LT1040+1 hp · +6% |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 3,600RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 | Same |
| Displacement | 29.9ci | 32.6ci | ▲ LT1040+2.7 ci · +9% |
| Bore | 3.5in | 3.5in | Same |
| Stroke | 3in | 3.4in | ▲ LT1040+0.4 in · +13% |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1517 | Cub Cadet LT1040 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | CVT | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1517 | Cub Cadet LT1040 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 68in | 68.1in | ▲ LT1040+0.1 in · <1% |
| Width | 44.9in | 44.9in | Same |
| Height | 42.9in | 42.9in | Same |
| Operating Weight | 500lb | 498lb | ▲ 1517+2 lb · <1% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1517 | Cub Cadet LT1040 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1517 | Cub Cadet LT1040 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with Electric Clutch | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1517 | Cub Cadet LT1040 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Dry Disc | Dry disc | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1517 | Cub Cadet LT1040 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1517 | Cub Cadet LT1040 | 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 · 50th percentile (18 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 27th percentile (29.9 ci)B · 31st percentile (32.6 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 17th percentile (1)B · 17th percentile (1)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 16th percentile (500 lb)B · 14th percentile (498 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 25th percentile (68 in)B · 28th percentile (68.1 in)
A · 1517B · LT1040Median Lawn and Garden Tractor