Cub Cadet 1720 vs Simplicity 17GTH
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1720 and the Simplicity 17GTH deliver the same power: 17 HP.
- The Simplicity 17GTH is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1988 for the Cub Cadet 1720.
- The Cub Cadet 1720 is heavier: 328 kg versus 232 kg for the Simplicity 17GTH.
- The Simplicity 17GTH has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1720 | Simplicity 17GTH | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17 HP | 17 HP |
| Production years | 1988–1991 | 1990–1991 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Weight | 328 kg | 232 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 114 cm | 122 cm |
| Length | 173 cm | 170 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1720 or the Simplicity 17GTH?
The Cub Cadet 1720 and the Simplicity 17GTH deliver the same power: 17 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1720 or the Simplicity 17GTH?
The Simplicity 17GTH is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1988 for the Cub Cadet 1720.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1720 or the Simplicity 17GTH?
The Cub Cadet 1720 is heavier: 328 kg versus 232 kg for the Simplicity 17GTH.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1720 or the Simplicity 17GTH?
The Simplicity 17GTH has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".