Cub Cadet 1517 vs John Deere LX188

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1517

Cub Cadet 1517

17 HP · 2002

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John Deere LX188

John Deere LX188

17 HP · 1992–1998

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Cub Cadet 1517 and the John Deere LX188 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
  • The Cub Cadet 1517 is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1992 for the John Deere LX188.
  • The John Deere LX188 is heavier: 267 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 LX188
Power17 HP17 HP
Production years20021992–1998
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders12
Weight228 kg267 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase119 cm116 cm
Length172 cm167 cm
Mower deck42"38"

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