The Lund 1725 Pro Guide 2013 vs Lund 1870 Predator Tiller Tiller/SS/CC 2021 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Lund 1725 Pro Guide 2013 at 17,3 ft versus Lund 1870 Predator Tiller Tiller/SS/CC 2021 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lund 1870 Predator Tiller Tiller/SS/CC 2021 tips the scales at 846 lbs — 734 lbs less than the Lund 1725 Pro Guide 2013 at 112 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 75 hp, the Lund 1725 Pro Guide 2013 has a 35-hp advantage over the Lund 1870 Predator Tiller Tiller/SS/CC 2021's 40-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lund 1725 Pro Guide 2013 is rated for 6 passengers, while the Lund 1870 Predator Tiller Tiller/SS/CC 2021 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lund 1725 Pro Guide 2013 could be the deciding factor.
At this size, power-to-weight ratio matters more than outright horsepower. The Lund 1725 Pro Guide 2013 comes in at 2 lbs per hp versus 21 lbs per hp for the Lund 1870 Predator Tiller Tiller/SS/CC 2021. The lower the ratio the more explosive the acceleration — meaningful on a short RIB where bursts of speed, quick planing, and agility in surf or tight waterways define the experience.
The Lund 1870 Predator Tiller Tiller/SS/CC 2021 is trailerable — a genuine lifestyle advantage at this size. The Lund 1725 Pro Guide 2013 isn't listed as trailerable, which may mean a permanent berth or mooring is required. The Lund 1725 Pro Guide 2013 trailer is listed at 2,185 lbs.
Bottom line: Choose the Lund 1725 Pro Guide 2013 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 6 passengers and at 17,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lund 1870 Predator Tiller Tiller/SS/CC 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.