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Cub Cadet 1720

Cub Cadet 1720 tractor
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The Cub Cadet 1720 is a lawn tractor produced from 1988 to 1991 by Cub Cadet, a part of MTD. It features a 17 hp Kohler MV18 691cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with air-cooled vertical shaft design. The tractor uses a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, and dry disc brakes. The operator station is open. The 1720 includes a mid PTO with an independent electric clutch. Dimensions include a 45 inch wheelbase, 68.5 inch length, and 40 inch height at the steering wheel. It weighs 423 lbs shipping and 724 lbs operating with mower deck. Tires are 15x6-6 front and 20x10-8 rear. Electrical system features a negative ground, alternator charging system with 15 amps, and a 12 volt battery. Attachments available include 38" and 46" mid-mount mower decks, a 42" front-mount blade, and a 40" single-stage front-mount snow blower. The serial numbers are located on the left side of the pedestal.
Cub Cadet 1720lawn tractorKohler MV18 enginehydrostatic transmissionmower decksnow blowertractor specs
Power17 hp
Founded38/46" deck
Model1720

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 1720

Tires

Rear tire:20x10-8
Front tire:15x6-6

Engine

Type:gasoline
Model:Kohler MV18
Cooling:air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter:electric
Idle RPM:1350-3400
Cylinders:2-cylinder
Fuel tank:3 gal (11.4 L)
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

Dimensions

Length:68.5 inches (173 cm)
Wheelbase:45 inches (114 cm)
Shipping weight:423 lbs (191 kg)
Operating weight:724 lbs (328 kg) Weight with mower deck
Height (steering wheel):40 inches (101 cm)

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

Type:Lawn tractor
Years made:1988 - 1991
Original price:$4,059 in 1991

Attachments

42" Blade:Cub Cadet 190424, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle
40" Snow blower:Cub Cadet 190350, 40 inches width (101 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift
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 hydrostatic
Gears:infinite forward and reverse

Serial Numbers

Location:Left side of pedestal

Power Take-off (PTO)

Type:independent
Clutch:electric
Location:Mid PTO

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