Cub Cadet RZT 17
The Cub Cadet RZT 17 is a zero-turn mower introduced in 2004 as part of the RZT Series. It features a 17 hp Briggs & Stratton 499cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission by Hydro-Gear with infinite forward and reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with differential power steering. The mower has an open operator station and uses a 42" mid-mount mower deck with 2 blades, offering a cutting width of 42 inches and adjustable cut height from 1.5 to 4 inches. It includes a 3-gallon fuel tank and a 12-volt electric starter. The PTO is mid-mounted and independent with an electric clutch. Tires are sized 11x4x5 front and 18x6.5x8 rear. The original price was $2,900 in 2004.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet RZT 17
Engine
| Cooling | air-cooled vertical shaft |
|---|---|
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 1-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 3 gal (11.4 L) |
| Fuel type | gasoline |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.57x3.06 inches (91 x 78 mm) |
| Displacement | 499 cc (30.5 ci) |
| Engine Detail | Briggs & Stratton 31G777 |
| Power (gross) | 17 hp (12.7 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Production
| Type | Zero-turn mower |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet (a part of MTD) |
| Original price | $2,900 in 2004 |
Attachments
| Mower deck | 42" mid-mount mower deck |
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Transmission
| Type | hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Transmission | Hydro-Gear |
Dimensions & Tires
| Rear tire | 18x6.5x8 |
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| Front tire | 11x4x5 |
Drive and Steering
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Steering | differential power |
| Power steering | yes |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Attachments details
| Type | mid-mount Cub Cadet |
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| Blades | 2-blade |
| Cut height | 1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm) |
| Cutting width | 42 inches (106 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
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| PTO type | independent |
| PTO location | Mid PTO |
