Cub Cadet 1712 vs Simplicity 17GTH-L
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1712 and the Simplicity 17GTH-L deliver the same power: 17 HP.
- The Simplicity 17GTH-L is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1712.
- The Simplicity 17GTH-L is heavier: 366 kg versus 330 kg for the Cub Cadet 1712.
- The Simplicity 17GTH-L has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1712 | Simplicity 17GTH-L | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17 HP | 17 HP |
| Production years | 1985 | 1990–1992 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 330 kg | 366 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 111 cm | 128 cm |
| Length | 182 cm | 177 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |