Cub Cadet 1170 vs Sabre 1742GS
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1170 and the Sabre 1742GS deliver the same power: 17 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1170 is the more recent model: production started in 2000, versus 1998 for the Sabre 1742GS.
- The Cub Cadet 1170 is heavier: 222 kg versus 180 kg for the Sabre 1742GS.
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1170 | Sabre 1742GS | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17 HP | 17 HP |
| Production years | 2000–2002 | 1998–2001 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 222 kg | 180 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | CVT | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 113 cm |
| Length | — | 152 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1170 or the Sabre 1742GS?
The Cub Cadet 1170 and the Sabre 1742GS deliver the same power: 17 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1170 or the Sabre 1742GS?
The Cub Cadet 1170 is the more recent model: production started in 2000, versus 1998 for the Sabre 1742GS.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1170 or the Sabre 1742GS?
The Cub Cadet 1170 is heavier: 222 kg versus 180 kg for the Sabre 1742GS.