The 1772 measures (L/W/H) 78.5-by-43.5-by-47.5-inches, with a wheelbase of 51.6 inches and a ground clearance of 7.6 inches. Its tires in the front are 33 inches; in the rear, 31.5 inches. Its turning radius is 36 inches.
The Cub Cadet 1772 is powered by a 17-horsepower Kubota engine. A low-maintenance hydrostatic drive unit has a single forward gear capable of 8.64 mph and a reverse gear capable of 4.25 mph. It has a 12-volt battery and a circuit breaker capable of 40 amps.
The 1772 has glass-paneled headlights and taillights. The display panel contains indicators for battery charge, water temperature, oil level and an hour meter. The hydraulic lift control, for the mid-body mower attachment, is just left of the steering wheel; the speed control lever is on the right.
The 1772 holds 8 qt. of transmission fluid, about 3.4 qt. of oil (not including what's in the filter), 1 gallon of antifreeze and 4 gallons of diesel fuel.