Cub Cadet 1517 vs John Deere 260
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1517 and the John Deere 260 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1517 is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1988 for the John Deere 260.
- The John Deere 260 is heavier: 274 kg versus 228 kg for the Cub Cadet 1517.
- The John Deere 260 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1517 | John Deere 260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17 HP | 17 HP |
| Production years | 2002 | 1988–1991 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | — |
| Weight | 228 kg | 274 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 6 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 119 cm | 121 cm |
| Length | 172 cm | 181 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 46" |
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