Cub Cadet 1517 vs John Deere LX186
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1517 and the John Deere LX186 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1517 is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1991 for the John Deere LX186.
- The John Deere LX186 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1517 | John Deere LX186 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17 HP | 17 HP |
| Production years | 2002 | 1991–1992 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 228 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 119 cm | 116 cm |
| Length | 172 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 42" | 48" |