Cub Cadet 1517 vs John Deere F915
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1517 and the John Deere F915 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1517 is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1987 for the John Deere F915.
- The John Deere F915 is heavier: 426 kg versus 228 kg for the Cub Cadet 1517.
- The John Deere F915 has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1517 | John Deere F915 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17 HP | 17 HP |
| Production years | 2002 | 1987–1992 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 3 |
| Weight | 228 kg | 426 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 119 cm | 125 cm |
| Length | 172 cm | 215 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 50" |