Cub Cadet lawn tractors

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 tire20x10-8
Front tire15x6-6
Engine
Typegasoline
ModelKohler MV18
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Idle RPM1350-3400
Cylinders2-cylinder
Fuel tank3 gal (11.4 L)
Sparkplug759-334
Bore/Stroke3.125x2.75 inches (79 x 70 mm)
Compression6.0:1
Displacement691 cc (42.18 ci)
Oil capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Power (gross)17 hp (12.7 kW)
Sparkplug gap0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Starter volts12
Oil change interval50 h
Dimensions
Length68.5 inches (173 cm)
Wheelbase45 inches (114 cm)
Shipping weight423 lbs (191 kg)
Operating weight724 lbs (328 kg) Weight with mower deck
Height (steering wheel)40 inches (101 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Charging systemalternator
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDry disc brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
TypeLawn tractor
Years made1988 - 1991
Original price$4,059 in 1991
Attachments
42" BladeCub Cadet 190424, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle
40" Snow blowerCub Cadet 190350, 40 inches width (101 cm), single-stage, front-mount, manual-lift
38" mid-mount mower deck38 inches (96 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, Cut height: 1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)
46" mid-mount mower deck46 inches (116 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, Cut adjustments: 4
Transmission
Typebelt-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
Serial Numbers
LocationLeft side of pedestal
Power Take-off (PTO)
Typeindependent
Clutchelectric
LocationMid PTO