Cub Cadet 1712
The Cub Cadet 1712 is a tractor produced by Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 691 cc 42.18 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 17 hp / 12.7 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse. Operating weight: 728 lbs 330 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 17 hp / 12.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
4 gal
15.1 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse
Operating Weight
728 lbs
330 kg
Overview
 | 1985
Garden tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Cub Cadet (a part of MTD) |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Brownsville, Tennessee, USA | |
Variants | |
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1710 | manual lift |
1711 | hydraulic lift |
1712 | hydraulic outlets |
Cub Cadet 1712 Engine | |
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17HP Kohler 691cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 4 gal
15.1 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Cub Cadet 1712 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 0 OptOptional |
Type | sleeve hitch OptOptional |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 44 inches
111 cm |
Weight | 728 lbs
330 kg |
Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Owners's Manual Tractors 1210 - 1710 - 1711 - 1712 published in 1985, by Cub Cadet | |
Home Tractors published in 1985, by Cub Cadet |
Engine
Engine Detail — 691 cc / 42.18 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler KT-17 II |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twin |
Displacement | 691 cc
42.18 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.125x2.75 inches
79 x 70 mm |
Power (gross) | 17 hp
12.7 kW |
Fuel system | carburetor |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Cub Cadet 1712 Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse shaft-driven hydrostatic
Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Dimensions
Cub Cadet 1712 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 16x6.50-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 23x10.50-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 44 inches
111 cm |
Length | 72 inches
182 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 43 inches
109 cm |
Shipping weight | 728 lbs
330 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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38" mid-mount mower deck | |
44" mid-mount mower deck | |
50" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
The Cub Cadet 1712 was compatible with the 371 belt-driven tiller and the 400 tiller, which had its own engine. |
Photos
Cub Cadet 1712 tractor photo
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 1712 based on its 17 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 1 to 2 Bottom (12")1 - 2 铧 (30 cm) | Light Duty | Ideal for garden plots and light sandy soil. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 4 ft (48 in)1.2 m | Light Duty | Pasture clipping and light brush under 1" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 42 to 48 in105 - 120 cm | Light Duty | Covers compact tractor tire width. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 1712.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 4.5 hrs
Approximately 4.5 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (4 gal / 15.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.9 gal/hr (3.3 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 1712 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 1712.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)17 hp
Kilowatts (kW)12.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)17.2 PS
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