Cub Cadet 1715 vs Simplicity 6517
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1715 and the Simplicity 6517 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1715 is heavier: 317 kg versus 232 kg for the Simplicity 6517.
- The Simplicity 6517 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1715 | Simplicity 6517 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17 HP | 17 HP |
| Production years | 1988–1990 | 1988–1989 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Weight | 317 kg | 232 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 114 cm | 122 cm |
| Length | 173 cm | 170 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1715 or the Simplicity 6517?
The Cub Cadet 1715 and the Simplicity 6517 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1715 or the Simplicity 6517?
The Cub Cadet 1715 is heavier: 317 kg versus 232 kg for the Simplicity 6517.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1715 or the Simplicity 6517?
The Simplicity 6517 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".