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 Ventrac 4500Y
VentracModel B
Ventrac 4500Y
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 25 hp
- displacement
- 54.8 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1720
vs
VentracVentrac 4500Y
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ 4500Y higher · +8 hp (+47%)172017 hp
4500Y25 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
1720 is in the 41st percentile; 4500Y is in the 85th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 4500Y higher · +12.6 ci (+30%)172042.2 ci
4500Y54.8 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
1720 is in the 54th percentile; 4500Y is in the 78th · 366 models
Cylinders
▲ 4500Y higher · +1 (+50%)17202
4500Y3
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
1720 is in the 50th percentile; 4500Y is in the 87th · 376 models
Operating Weight
▲ 1720 higher · +2,556 lb (+154%)17204,211 lb
4500Y1,655 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb
1720 is in the 98th percentile; 4500Y is in the 80th · 314 models
1720 (A)4500Y (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1720 | Ventrac 4500Y | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet | Ventrac | — |
| Model | 1720 | 4500Y | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1720 | Ventrac 4500Y | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kubota | — |
| Model | MV18 | D902 | — |
| Power Output | 17hp | 25hp | ▲ 4500Y+8 hp · +47% |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 3,600RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 | ▲ 4500Y+1 · +50% |
| Displacement | 42.2ci | 54.8ci | ▲ 4500Y+12.6 ci · +30% |
| Bore | 3.1in | 2.8in | ▲ 1720+0.3 in · +11% |
| Stroke | 2.8in | 2.9in | ▲ 4500Y+0.1 in · +4% |
Transmission
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1720 | Ventrac 4500Y | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hydrostatic | Shaft-driven hydrostatic | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1720 | Ventrac 4500Y | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 68.1in | 81.5in | ▲ 4500Y+13.4 in · +20% |
| Width | Not recorded | 48.5in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 68in | — |
| Operating Weight | 4,211lb | 1,655lb | ▲ 1720+2,556 lb · +154% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1720 | Ventrac 4500Y | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Articulated power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1720 | Ventrac 4500Y | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent with electric clutch | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1720 | Ventrac 4500Y | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Ventrac Mount System (I Opt) | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1720 | Ventrac 4500Y | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 articulated 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Articulated power | — |
| Brake Type | Dry disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1720 | Ventrac 4500Y | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Cub Cadet 1720 | Ventrac 4500Y | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 41st percentile (17 hp)B · 85th percentile (25 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 54th percentile (42.2 ci)B · 78th percentile (54.8 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 87th percentile (3)
Operating Weight
median 738 lbA · 98th percentile (4,211 lb)B · 80th percentile (1,655 lb)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 28th percentile (68.1 in)B · 77th percentile (81.5 in)
A · 1720B · 4500YMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor