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 Scotts S1742
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ScottsModel B
Scotts S1742
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 17 hp
- displacement
- 28.4 ci
- Cylinders
- 1
- Forward gears
- 5
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1720
vs
ScottsScotts S1742
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tied172017 hp
S174217 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
1720 is in the 41st percentile; S1742 is in the 41st · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 1720 higher · +13.8 ci (+49%)172042.2 ci
S174228.4 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
1720 is in the 54th percentile; S1742 is in the 19th · 366 models
Cylinders
▲ 1720 higher · +1 (+100%)17202
S17421
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
1720 is in the 50th percentile; S1742 is in the 17th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ 1720 higher · +3,825 lb (+991%)17204,211 lb
S1742386 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
1720 is in the 98th percentile; S1742 is in the 3rd · 314 models
1720 (A)S1742 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1720 | Scotts S1742 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Scotts | — |
| Model | 1720 | S1742 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1720 | Scotts S1742 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Briggs & Stratton | — |
| Model | MV18 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 17hp | 17hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 3,600RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 | ▲ 1720+1 · +100% |
| Displacement | 42.2ci | 28.4ci | ▲ 1720+13.8 ci · +49% |
| Bore | 3.1in | Not recorded | — |
| Stroke | 2.8in | Not recorded | — |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1720 | Scotts S1742 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Unsynchronized gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1720 | Scotts S1742 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 68.1in | 59.8in | ▲ 1720+8.3 in · +14% |
| Width | Not recorded | 35.8in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 38.6in | — |
| Operating Weight | 4,211lb | 386lb | ▲ 1720+3,825 lb · +991% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1720 | Scotts S1742 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1720 | Scotts S1742 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electric clutch | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1720 | Scotts S1742 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Dry disc | Disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1720 | Scotts S1742 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1720 | Scotts S1742 | 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 · 19th percentile (28.4 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 17th percentile (1)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 98th percentile (4,211 lb)B · 3rd percentile (386 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 28th percentile (68.1 in)B · 2nd percentile (59.8 in)
A · 1720B · S1742Median Lawn and Garden Tractor