Cub Cadet 1517 vs Wheel Horse 17-44XL
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1517 and the Wheel Horse 17-44XL deliver the same power: 17 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1517 is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1999 for the Wheel Horse 17-44XL.
- The Cub Cadet 1517 is heavier: 228 kg versus 212 kg for the Wheel Horse 17-44XL.
- The Wheel Horse 17-44XL has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1517 | Wheel Horse 17-44XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17 HP | 17 HP |
| Production years | 2002 | 1999–2001 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 228 kg | 212 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Wheelbase | 119 cm | 120 cm |
| Length | 172 cm | 172 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 44" |