Cub Cadet 1517 vs John Deere X140
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1517 and the John Deere X140 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
- The John Deere X140 is the more recent model: production started in 2007, versus 2002 for the Cub Cadet 1517.
- The John Deere X140 is heavier: 237 kg versus 228 kg for the Cub Cadet 1517.
- The John Deere X140 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1517 | John Deere X140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17 HP | 17 HP |
| Production years | 2002 | 2007–2010 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Electric |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Weight | 228 kg | 237 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | — |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 119 cm | — |
| Length | 172 cm | 175 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 48" |