The Cub Cadet 1170 tractor engine horsepower found is 17.5 hp. PTO horsepower found is also 17.5 hp.
Engine HP17.5 hp
PTO HP17.5 hp
Power / weight35.7 hp per 1,000 lb
Cub Cadet 1170 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
17.5 hp
PTO horsepower
17.5 hp
Rated engine RPM
3,600 rpm
Engine displacement
30.5 cu in (0.5 L)
Engine cylinders
1 cylinder
Engine
Briggs & Stratton
Operating weight
490 lb (222 kg)
Power-to-weight
35.7 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
low-power mower / garden tractor
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
17.5 hp
Average
23 hp
Low
12 hp
High
40 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
17.5 hp
Average
18 hp
Low
8 hp
High
35 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
490 lb
Average
1,200 lb
Low
500 lb
High
2,600 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
35.7 hp/1k lb
Average
20 hp/1k lb
Low
12 hp/1k lb
High
35 hp/1k lb
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for lawn and garden tractors and mowers.
Cub Cadet 1170 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Cub Cadet 1170 tractor engine horsepower found is 17.5 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 1170 is 17.5 hp. Confirm this against the operator manual because PTO output is often lower than engine horsepower.
Horsepower class
The Cub Cadet 1170 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 1170 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 1170 include Briggs & Stratton, 30.5 cu in (0.5 L) displacement, and 1 cylinder.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Cub Cadet 1170 is 490 lb (222 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 1170 is 35.7 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
When comparing the Cub Cadet 1170, use 17.5 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.
