Cub Cadet 1712 vs Simplicity 7117
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1712 and the Simplicity 7117 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1712 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1979 for the Simplicity 7117.
- The Simplicity 7117 is heavier: 366 kg versus 330 kg for the Cub Cadet 1712.
- The Simplicity 7117 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1712 | Simplicity 7117 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17 HP | 17 HP |
| Production years | 1985 | 1979–1989 |
| 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" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1712 or the Simplicity 7117?
The Cub Cadet 1712 and the Simplicity 7117 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1712 or the Simplicity 7117?
The Cub Cadet 1712 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1979 for the Simplicity 7117.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1712 or the Simplicity 7117?
The Simplicity 7117 is heavier: 366 kg versus 330 kg for the Cub Cadet 1712.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1712 or the Simplicity 7117?
The Simplicity 7117 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".