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Old 12-11-2011, 09:21 AM
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Default Why no love for the 1715?

I just got my first Cub (a 1715, if you haven't guessed it) and I was surprised on how little was actually online about these tractors. Sure, the specs and stuff are there, but I'm having a hard time finding decals for it and some other info. I did a quick search on it and the only thread that comes up is the one I started, asking about the brake disc removal.

Just wondering if this tractor might be the lesser-known Cub, soon to be extremely rare and sought after by collectors and restorers world-wide.

And yes, pics will be forthcoming!
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Old 12-11-2011, 10:00 AM
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Generally speaking, there is less conversation, demand, requests, for parts, information & etc for LAWN Tractors.

Look at the amount of topics in the Garden Tractor Section vs the Lawn Tractor Section.
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Old 12-11-2011, 01:01 PM
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I can understand that it's basically, interest equals amount of posts. But, that doesn't stop a newb like me from inundating this forum with questions!

One thing that I am looking at getting for the 1715 is a mower deck. I've done some reasearch and saw that they did come with 38 and 46-inch decks. I'm trying to figure out WHICH decks will fit my tractor and if there are other options. When i check online, it gives me sizes but, there are also mower deck serial #s or identifiers that they use to tell them apart. My tractor has the hanging style of deck attachment that mounts with clips and washers. And, while I see numbers like 336 and stuff, it doesn't tell me whether it will fit my tractor.

My question is, can anyone tell me what to look for to determine whether a certain deck will fit my 1715 Cub Cadet? What WILL and what are the differences?

thanks for any input!
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Old 12-11-2011, 01:23 PM
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We understand your thirst for knowledge, but, it is better to search for easily available info than difficult to find facts.

Kind of like learning addition before tackling calculus.

Park this one, get a Cub Cadet 128, learn about the 128. You will be happy and be able to get answers!!

The knowledge you need will be transferable!! YOU can then answer the questions that come up in the future.


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Old 12-11-2011, 02:31 PM
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We are not trying to belittle anyone with a LT, I was simply answering the question on the popularity of the 1715.

Now, here are the mower decks available for the 1715...
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Old 12-11-2011, 02:49 PM
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Theres nothing wrong with a LT cub cadet. It's just going to be harder to copy people with their upgrades and modification. You will have to be more original on that stuff. Finding specific questions or parts may be more of a challenge too. But if you post what you find/learn and do, then it may help others out.
At least its the right color. Congrats on your new cub cadet!
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Old 12-11-2011, 03:55 PM
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Thanks guys!

Not taking offense to anything. We did a little bit of checking around before finding this one, even was in the bidding for an original before it went into the stratosphere, price-wise. We got this one pretty inexpensively and I figured that there was a reason for it. Partly because it had no mower deck and, because it wasn't one of the more prized Cubs. That's all okay and I'm pretty adept at finding info and making what's necessary. Already fabbed up a new brake rod, re-wired some of the tractor (with the help of the schematic) and blasted, repainted the wheels and replaced the front tires. The plan is to re-condition the tractor over time and find a mower deck for it. Then we'll have a great mower that my son (and I) can take to some garden tractor pulls in the area and have a great time. I used to pull large tractors when I was about his age.

I got a few photos of the tractor. If you want the full scoop on it and a few more photos, check out my intro thread.

thanks for the info on the mowers, R Bedell !
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Old 12-11-2011, 04:45 PM
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Use that for tractor pulls, and you'll be looking for a new transaxle. The transaxle is not a strong point in these models. If you want to get into pulling, you need a garden tractor.
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Old 12-11-2011, 05:40 PM
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Use that for tractor pulls, and you'll be looking for a new transaxle. The transaxle is not a strong point in these models. If you want to get into pulling, you need a garden tractor.
I agree with Matt. I've got one of these with the transaxle out. It's a parts tractor for my 1110, 1330, 1610 and 1420. There good for what they were designed to do, cut grass, or pull a cart around the yard. No "tractor pulling"
I started out in this hobby by buying a 1110 and redoing it, then the 1610 to restore, but after I got it apart and seen what else was out there, it now sits on the floor of the cub barn in pieces.
I got the 100, and the rest is history. Much more fun to "work" with and much more information out there for the GT. Not trying to pee on your parade by no means, but coming from someone who's been where you are, I wouldn't spend much time "refurbishing" one of these lawn tractors.
And if that transaxle does go out, you can buy a pretty nice GT for what it's going to cost you to fix it. But I do wish you luck in what ever you decide to do, it's a cub, that's all that matters
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Old 12-11-2011, 05:41 PM
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Man

I wouldnt hook that to a sled, unless it was pulling kids in the snow, you trash that rear in 5 feet.

I see a lot of them around here, only thing they really come in for is like Matt said, tranny rebuilds. Other than that, they are good lawn mowers.


Heres what the rears in the garden tractors look like.
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