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Cub Cadet 1517 Specs
Cub Cadet 1517 garden and lawn tractor specifications: tractor main category Garden and Lawn Care Tractors, tractor type Garden Tractor, horsepower 12.7 kW, weight 227.0 kg.
Manufacturer specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Main Category | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors | |
| Tractor Type | Garden Tractor | |
| Horsepower | 12.7 kW | 17.1 HP |
| Weight | 227.0 kg | 500.4 lbs |
| Transmission Type | Hydrostatic | |
| Length | 172.7 cm | 68.0 in. |
| Years Made | 2002 | |
| Engine Model | Kohler CV490 | |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, air-cooled, inline | |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | |
| Cylinders | 1 | |
| Displacement | 490 cc | 29.9 cu in. |
| Bore | 8.99 cm | 3.54 in. |
| Stroke | 7.70 cm | 3.03 in. |
| Front PTO Type | Independent with electric clutch | |
| Torque Power | 2400 RPM | |
| Torque Speed | 37.6 N·m | 27.7 lb-ft |
| Rated RPM | 3600 RPM | |
| Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | |
| Battery | 12 V, CCA 270A | |
| Starter | Electric | |
| Height | 109.0 cm | 42.9 in. |
| Wheelbase | 119.4 cm | 47.0 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 15.2 cm | 6.0 in. |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 11.4 l | 3.0 gal |
| Oil Capacity | 1.9 l | 0.5 gal |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 2.3 l | 0.6 gal |
| Transmission Model | Hydro-Gear 311-0710 | |
| Gears | Infinite forward and reverse | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | |
| Max. Travel Speed | 3.7 km/h | Forward: 5.2 MPH (8.4 km/h) Reverse: 2.3 MPH |
| Brakes | Dry disc | |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | |
| Steering Type | Manual | |
| Front Tires | Lawn/turf: 15x6x6 | |
| Rear Tires | Lawn/turf: 20x9x8 |
Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.
