Cub Cadet 1517 vs John Deere 317
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1517 and the John Deere 317 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1517 is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1979 for the John Deere 317.
- The John Deere 317 is heavier: 317 kg versus 228 kg for the Cub Cadet 1517.
- The Cub Cadet 1517 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1517 | John Deere 317 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17 HP | 17 HP |
| Production years | 2002 | 1979–1983 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | — |
| Weight | 228 kg | 317 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 119 cm | 116 cm |
| Length | 172 cm | 175 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 38" |