Cub Cadet 1517 vs Wheel Horse 417-A

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1517

Cub Cadet 1517

17 HP · 2002

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Wheel Horse 417-A

Wheel Horse 417-A

17 HP · 1985–1986

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Cub Cadet 1517 and the Wheel Horse 417-A deliver the same power: 17 HP.
  • The Cub Cadet 1517 is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1985 for the Wheel Horse 417-A.
  • The Wheel Horse 417-A is heavier: 287 kg versus 228 kg for the Cub Cadet 1517.
  • The Cub Cadet 1517 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1517Wheel Horse 417-A
Power17 HP17 HP
Production years20021985–1986
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders12
Weight228 kg287 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase119 cm115 cm
Length172 cm165 cm
Mower deck42"36"

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