Cub Cadet 1720
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.
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 |
