Cub Cadet 1517 vs Kubota GR2120
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1517 and the Kubota GR2120 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
- The Kubota GR2120 is the more recent model: production started in 2015, versus 2002 for the Cub Cadet 1517.
- The Kubota GR2120 is heavier: 439 kg versus 228 kg for the Cub Cadet 1517.
- The Kubota GR2120 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1517 | Kubota GR2120 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17 HP | 17 HP |
| Production years | 2002 | 2015–2025 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 3 |
| Weight | 228 kg | 439 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 119 cm | 128 cm |
| Length | 172 cm | 198 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 48" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1517 or the Kubota GR2120?
The Cub Cadet 1517 and the Kubota GR2120 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1517 or the Kubota GR2120?
The Kubota GR2120 is the more recent model: production started in 2015, versus 2002 for the Cub Cadet 1517.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1517 or the Kubota GR2120?
The Kubota GR2120 is heavier: 439 kg versus 228 kg for the Cub Cadet 1517.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1517 or the Kubota GR2120?
The Kubota GR2120 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".