Cub Cadet 1517 vs Kubota F3680
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 1517: 36 HP versus 17 HP (+19 HP, +112%).
- The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 2002 for the Cub Cadet 1517.
- The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 228 kg for the Cub Cadet 1517.
- The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1517 | Kubota F3680 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17 HP | 36 HP |
| Production years | 2002 | 2006–2013 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 228 kg | 717 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 119 cm | 132 cm |
| Length | 172 cm | 240 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 60" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1517 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 1517: 36 HP versus 17 HP (+19 HP, +112%).
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1517 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is the more recent model: production started in 2006, versus 2002 for the Cub Cadet 1517.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1517 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 is heavier: 717 kg versus 228 kg for the Cub Cadet 1517.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1517 or the Kubota F3680?
The Kubota F3680 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".