Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet 1715
The Cub Cadet 1715 is a lawn tractor produced from 1988 to 1990 by Cub Cadet, a part of MTD. It features a 17HP Kohler 691cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with air-cooled vertical-shaft design. The tractor has a 5-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gears. It is two-wheel drive with manual steering and dry disc brakes, and an open operator station. The power take-off (PTO) is a mid PTO, independent type with an electric clutch. Dimensions include a 45 inch wheelbase, 68.5 inch length, and 40 inch height at the steering wheel, with an operating weight of 699 lbs including the mower deck. Tires are 15x6-6 front and 20x10-8 rear. Attachments include 38" and 46" mid-mount mower decks with manual lift and adjustable cutting heights. Electrical system features a negative ground, alternator charging system with 15 amps, and a 12 volt battery. Variants include the 1715 gear model and the 1720 hydrostatic model. Serial numbers are located on the left side of the pedestal.
Power17 hp
Founded38/46" deck
Model1715
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 1715
Engine
| Type | 17HP Kohler 691cc 2-cyl gasoline |
|---|---|
| Brand | Kohler |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft |
| Starter | electric |
| Idle RPM | 1350-3400 |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 3 gal (11.4 L) |
| Fuel type | gasoline |
| Sparkplug | 759-334 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.125x2.75 inches (79 x 70 mm) |
| Compression | 6.0:1 |
| Displacement | 691 cc (42.18 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
| Power (gross) | 17 hp (12.7 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil change interval | 50 h |
Variants
| 1715 | gear |
|---|---|
| 1720 | hydrostatic |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Dry disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Years | 1988 - 1990 |
|---|
Attachments
| 38" mid-mount mower deck | 38 inches (96 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, Cut height: 1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm) |
|---|---|
| 46" mid-mount mower deck | 46 inches (116 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, Cut adjustments: 4 |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 5 forward and 1 reverse |
Serial Numbers
| Location | Left side of pedestal |
|---|
Dimensions & Tires
| Length | 68.5 inches (173 cm) |
|---|---|
| Rear tire | 20x10-8 |
| Wheelbase | 45 inches (114 cm) |
| Front tire | 15x6-6 |
| Operating weight | 699 lbs (317 kg) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 40 inches (101 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Type | independent |
|---|---|
| Clutch | electric |
| Location | Mid PTO |