Cub Cadet 1517 vs John Deere 325

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1517

Cub Cadet 1517

17 HP · 2002

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John Deere 325

John Deere 325

17 HP · 1995–2001

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Cub Cadet 1517 and the John Deere 325 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
  • The Cub Cadet 1517 is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1995 for the John Deere 325.
  • The John Deere 325 is heavier: 291 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 1517John Deere 325
Power17 HP17 HP
Production years20021995–2001
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders12
Weight228 kg291 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase119 cm121 cm
Length172 cm183 cm
Mower deck42"38"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1517 or the John Deere 325?

The Cub Cadet 1517 and the John Deere 325 deliver the same power: 17 HP.

Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1517 or the John Deere 325?

The Cub Cadet 1517 is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1995 for the John Deere 325.

Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1517 or the John Deere 325?

The John Deere 325 is heavier: 291 kg versus 228 kg for the Cub Cadet 1517.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1517 or the John Deere 325?

The Cub Cadet 1517 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

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