Allis Chalmers 917 vs Cub Cadet 1712
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Allis Chalmers 917 and the Cub Cadet 1712 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1712 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1979 for the Allis Chalmers 917.
- The Cub Cadet 1712 is heavier: 330 kg versus 312 kg for the Allis Chalmers 917.
- The Allis Chalmers 917 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Allis Chalmers 917 | Cub Cadet 1712 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17 HP | 17 HP |
| Production years | 1979–1985 | 1985 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 312 kg | 330 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 128 cm | 111 cm |
| Length | 177 cm | 182 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 38" |