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FeatureCub Cadet 1517TractorCub Cadet LT2180Tractor
Tractor Main CategoryGarden and Lawn Care TractorsGarden and Lawn Care Tractors
Tractor TypeGarden TractorLawn Tractor
Horsepower12.7 kW13.4 kW
Weight227.0 kg—
Transmission TypeHydrostaticShaft-driven hydrostatic
Length172.7 cm182.0 cm
Years Made20022004
Engine ModelKohler CV490Briggs & Stratton Vanguard
Engine Type4-stroke, air-cooled, inline4-stroke, air-cooled
Fuel TypeGasolineGasoline
Cylinders12
Displacement490 cc568 cc
Bore8.99 cm7.19 cm
Stroke7.70 cm7.01 cm
Front PTO TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with electric clutch
Torque Power2400 RPM—
Torque Speed37.6 N·m—
Rated RPM3600 RPM3600 RPM
Compression Ratio8.4:1—
Battery12 V, CCA 270A12 V
StarterElectricElectric
Height109.0 cm106.0 cm
Wheelbase119.4 cm119.0 cm
Ground Clearance15.2 cm15.0 cm
Fuel Tank Capacity11.4 l7.9 l
Oil Capacity1.9 l1.4 l
Transmission Oil Capacity2.3 l5.7 l
Transmission ModelHydro-Gear 311-0710—
GearsInfinite forward and reverseInfinite forward and reverse
Chassis4×2 2WD4×2 2WD
Max. Travel Speed3.7 km/h4.8 km/h
BrakesDry discInternal expanding
Cabin TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator station
Steering TypeManualManual
Front TiresLawn/turf: 15x6x6Lawn/turf: 15×6-6
Rear TiresLawn/turf: 20x9x8Lawn/turf: 20×9-8
Engine Oil Type—SAE 5W-20, 10W-30
Sourceheavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)
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