Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet 1730
The Cub Cadet 1730 is a lawn tractor produced from 1992 to 1993 by Cub Cadet, a part of MTD. It features a 17 hp Kohler MV18 691cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine with a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission offering infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor has a 45-inch wheelbase, weighs 562 lbs with the 46-inch mower deck, and rides on 15x6-6 front and 20x10-8 rear tires. It includes a mid PTO with an independent electric clutch and an open operator station with manual steering and dry disc brakes. Attachments available include 38, 44, and 46-inch mid-mount mower decks, a snowblower, and a blade. Electrical system features a 12-volt battery with a 15-amp alternator charging system.
Power17 hp
Founded38/44/46" deck
Model1730
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 1730
Power
| PTO | Mid PTO |
|---|---|
| Clutch | electric |
| PTO type | independent |
Engine
| Type | gasoline |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler MV18 |
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical-shaft opposed-twin |
| 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 |
Chassis
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Dry disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Dimensions
| Length | 68.5 inches (173 cm) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 562 lbs (254 kg) *Weight with 46-inch mower deck |
| Rear tire | 20x10-8 |
| Wheelbase | 45 inches (114 cm) |
| Front tire | 15x6-6 |
| Height (steering wheel) | 40 inches (101 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 235 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Production
| Type | Lawn tractor |
|---|---|
| Years made | 1992 - 1993 |
Attachments
| Blade | Cub Cadet 190424, 42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount |
|---|---|
| Snowblower | Cub Cadet 190350, 40 inches width (101 cm), front-mount |
| 38" mid-mount mower deck | Cub Cadet 190441, 38 inches (96 cm), Total width: 49 inches (124 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm) |
| 44" mid-mount mower deck | Cub Cadet 190392, 44 inches (111 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm) |
| 46" mid-mount mower deck | Cub Cadet 190446, 46 inches (116 cm), Total width: 56 inches (142 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |