Cub Cadet lawn tractors

Cub Cadet 1517

The Cub Cadet 1517 is a 2002 model lawn tractor from the 1500 Series by Cub Cadet, a part of MTD. It features a 17HP Kohler 1-cylinder gasoline engine with a 3-gallon fuel tank. The tractor uses a hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears. It has a wheelbase of 47 inches and weighs 504 lbs. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and dry disc brakes. It includes an open operator station and an independent front PTO with an electric clutch. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 270 CCA and a flywheel alternator charging system. Attachments available include a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck, a 42-inch two-stage front-mount snowblower, and a 46-inch front-mount blade.

Power17 hp

Founded42" deck

Model1517

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 1517

Engine

Type	17HP Kohler 1-cyl gasoline
Starter	electric
Fuel tank	3 gal (11.4 L)
Oil capacity	1.5 qts (1.4 L)
Power (gross)	17 hp (12.7 kW)
Starter volts	12
Engine details	Kohler gasoline 1-cylinder air-cooled OHV

Overview

Year	2002
Series	1500 Series
Category	Lawn tractor
Original price	$2899 in 2002

Dimensions

Length	68 inches (172 cm)
Weight	504 lbs (228 kg)
Rear tire	20x9
Wheelbase	47 inches (119 cm)
Front tire	15x6

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery CCA	270
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	15
Charging system	flywheel alternator

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Dry disc brakes
Steering	manual
Operator station	Open operator station

Attachments

Blade	46 inches (116 cm) width, front-mount
Snowblower	42 inches (106 cm) width, two-stage, front-mount
42" mid-mount mower deck	manual lift, 42 inches (106 cm) cutting width, 1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm) cut height, 6 cut positions

Transmission