Cub CadetModel A
Cub Cadet 1720
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 42.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Cub Cadet 1720 vs Farmall D-217
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FarmallModel B
Farmall D-217
Row Crop
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 74.3 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- 6
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1720
vs
FarmallFarmall D-217
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tied172017 hp
D-21717 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
1720 is in the 41st percentile; D-217 is in the 41st · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ D-217 higher · +32.1 ci (+76%)172042.2 ci
D-21774.3 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
1720 is in the 54th percentile; D-217 is in the 88th · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied17202
D-2172
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
1720 is in the 50th percentile; D-217 is in the 50th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ 1720 higher · +1,861 lb (+79%)17204,211 lb
D-2172,350 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
1720 is in the 98th percentile; D-217 is in the 90th · 314 models
1720 (A)D-217 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1720 | Farmall D-217 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Farmall | — |
| Model | 1720 | D-217 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Row Crop | — |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1720 | Farmall D-217 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | International Harvester | — |
| Model | MV18 | DD-74 | — |
| Power Output | 17hp | 17hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 1,900RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | Same |
| Displacement | 42.2ci | 74.3ci | ▲ D-217+32.1 ci · +76% |
| Bore | 3.1in | 3.4in | ▲ D-217+0.3 in · +10% |
| Stroke | 2.8in | 4in | ▲ D-217+1.2 in · +43% |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1720 | Farmall D-217 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1720 | Farmall D-217 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 68.1in | 99.5in | ▲ D-217+31.4 in · +46% |
| Width | Not recorded | 62.5in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 61.5in | — |
| Operating Weight | 4,211lb | 2,350lb | ▲ 1720+1,861 lb · +79% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1720 | Farmall D-217 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1720 | Farmall D-217 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electric clutch | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1720 | Farmall D-217 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1720 | Farmall D-217 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Dry disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1720 | Farmall D-217 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric Starter | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1720 | Farmall D-217 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 2.7gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1720 | Farmall D-217 | 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 · 54th percentile (42.2 ci)B · 88th percentile (74.3 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (2)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 98th percentile (4,211 lb)B · 90th percentile (2,350 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 28th percentile (68.1 in)B · 86th percentile (99.5 in)
A · 1720B · D-217Median Lawn and Garden Tractor