Cub Cadet 1517 vs John Deere LR175
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1517 and the John Deere LR175 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
- The John Deere LR175 is the more recent model: production started in 2004, versus 2002 for the Cub Cadet 1517.
- The John Deere LR175 is heavier: 235 kg versus 228 kg for the Cub Cadet 1517.
- The Cub Cadet 1517 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 40".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1517 | John Deere LR175 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17 HP | 17 HP |
| Production years | 2002 | 2004–2010 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 228 kg | 235 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 119 cm | 115 cm |
| Length | 172 cm | 230 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 40" |