Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet 1712
The Cub Cadet 1712 is a 1985 garden tractor built in Brownsville, Tennessee, USA by Cub Cadet (a part of MTD). It features a 17 hp Kohler 691cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes. The tractor has a 44 inch wheelbase, weighs 728 lbs, and uses 16x6.50-8 front and 23x10.50-12 rear lawn/turf tires. It includes an open operator station and optional sleeve hitch. The 1712 model offers hydraulic outlets and is compatible with various mid-mount mower decks, blades, and snow blowers.
Power17 hp
Founded38/44/50" deck
Model1712
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 1712
Power
| Power | 17.0 hp |
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Engine
| Type | gasoline, 2-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twin |
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| Model | Kohler KT-17 II |
| Starter | electric |
| Fuel tank | 4 gal (15.1 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.125x2.75 inches (79 x 70 mm) |
| Fuel system | carburetor |
| Displacement | 691 cc (42.18 ci) |
| Power (gross) | 17 hp (12.7 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Variants
| 1710 | manual lift |
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| 1711 | hydraulic lift |
| 1712 | hydraulic outlets |
Dimensions
| Length | 72 inches (182 cm) |
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| Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
| Wheelbase | 44 inches (111 cm) |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Shipping weight | 728 lbs (330 kg) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 43 inches (109 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | Disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Built in | Brownsville, Tennessee, USA |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
Attachments
| 42" Blade | Cub Cadet 190-375-100, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), hydraulic-lift, hydraulic-angle |
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| 54" Blade | Cub Cadet 190-376-100, front-mount, 54 inches width (137 cm), hydraulic-lift, hydraulic-angle |
| Additional | Compatible with 371 belt-driven tiller and 400 tiller (with own engine) |
| 45" Snow blower | Cub Cadet 190-450-100, 45 inches width (114 cm), two-stage, front-mount, hydraulic-lift |
| 38" mid-mount mower deck | Cub Cadet 190-357-100, 38 inches (96 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, right-discharge |
| 44" mid-mount mower deck | Cub Cadet 190-358-100, 44 inches (111 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge |
| 50" mid-mount mower deck | Cub Cadet 190-359-100, 50 inches (127 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch Optional |
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| Rear Type | 0 Optional |
Serial Numbers
| 1985 | 737625 |
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| Location | Serial number plate on the left side of the tractor frame, above the footrest |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
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| Front PTO | independent |