Quick answer:
The Cub Cadet 1715 tractor engine horsepower found is 17 hp. PTO horsepower found is also 17 hp.
Engine HP17 hp
PTO HP17 hp
Power / weight24.3 hp per 1,000 lb
Cub Cadet 1715 Horsepower Specs
| Engine horsepower | 17 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 17 hp |
| Rated engine RPM | 3,600 rpm |
| Engine displacement | 42.2 cu in (0.69 L) |
| Engine | Kohler 691cc |
| Operating weight | 699 lb (317 kg) |
| Power-to-weight | 24.3 hp per 1,000 lb |
| Horsepower class | low-power mower / garden tractor |
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
PTO horsepower benchmark
Operating weight benchmark
Power-to-weight benchmark
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for lawn and garden tractors and mowers.
Cub Cadet 1715 Horsepower FAQ
| Engine horsepower | The Cub Cadet 1715 tractor engine horsepower found is 17 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO. |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | The PTO horsepower found for the Cub Cadet 1715 is 17 hp. Confirm this against the operator manual because PTO output is often lower than engine horsepower. |
| Horsepower class | The Cub Cadet 1715 is listed as low-power mower / garden tractor based on the engine horsepower found. |
| Rated engine RPM | The rated engine speed found for the Cub Cadet 1715 is 3,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating. |
| Engine specs found | Engine specs found for the Cub Cadet 1715 include Kohler 691cc and 42.2 cu in (0.69 L) displacement. |
| Operating weight | The operating weight found for the Cub Cadet 1715 is 699 lb (317 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor. |
| Power-to-weight | The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Cub Cadet 1715 is 24.3 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found. |
| Horsepower planning note | When comparing the Cub Cadet 1715, use 17 hp as the headline engine figure and double-check the PTO rating before sizing implements. |
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official cubcadet.com website for official horsepower, PTO horsepower, engine RPM, torque and operating-weight specifications before buying implements or servicing the machine.



