Cub Cadet 1517 vs Simplicity Express 17H
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1517 and the Simplicity Express 17H deliver the same power: 17 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1517 is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1999 for the Simplicity Express 17H.
- The Cub Cadet 1517 is heavier: 228 kg versus 206 kg for the Simplicity Express 17H.
- The Simplicity Express 17H has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1517 | Simplicity Express 17H | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17 HP | 17 HP |
| Production years | 2002 | 1999–2003 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 228 kg | 206 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 119 cm | — |
| Length | 172 cm | 172 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 44" |