Cub Cadet lawn tractors

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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ModelRZT 17

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet RZT 17

Engine
Coolingair-cooled vertical shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank3 gal (11.4 L)
Fuel typegasoline
Bore/Stroke3.57x3.06 inches (91 x 78 mm)
Displacement499 cc (30.5 ci)
Engine DetailBriggs & Stratton 31G777
Power (gross)17 hp (12.7 kW)
Starter volts12
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Production
TypeZero-turn mower
ManufacturerCub Cadet (a part of MTD)
Original price$2,900 in 2004
Attachments
Mower deck42" mid-mount mower deck
Transmission
Typehydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
TransmissionHydro-Gear
Dimensions & Tires
Rear tire18x6.5x8
Front tire11x4x5
Drive and Steering
DriveTwo-wheel drive
Steeringdifferential power
Power steeringyes
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments details
Typemid-mount Cub Cadet
Blades2-blade
Cut height1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm)
Cutting width42 inches (106 cm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchelectric
PTO typeindependent
PTO locationMid PTO