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Cub Cadet 1782 vs Cub Cadet RZT 17
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1782 vs Cub Cadet RZT 17
The Cub Cadet 1782 and the Cub Cadet RZT 17 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. Cub Cadet 1782 holds more fuel (18.9 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet RZT 17 is the newer design (2004 vs 1990). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
17 hp
17 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inlineReference
air-cooled vertical shaftReference
Steering
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differential powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
18.9 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
38.93 ciReference
30.5 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
66 x 62 mmReference
91 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
12.7 kWReference
12.7 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
3.8 LReference
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Oil capacity
6.6 LReference
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Transmission
Transmission
SundstrandReference
Hydro-GearReference
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Rear PTO Type
2000Reference
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Front PTO
independentReference
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Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
131 cmReference
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Weight
513 kgReference
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Front tire
18x8.50-8Reference
11x4x5Reference
Rear tire
26x12.00-12Reference
18x6.5x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
18x8.50-8Reference
11x4x5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
26x12.00-12Reference
18x6.5x8Reference
Length
199 cmReference
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Width
110 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
120 cmReference
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Ground clearance
19 cmReference
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Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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Front tread
83 cmReference
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Rear tread
80 cmReference
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Cub Cadet 1782 attachments
1782 Serial Numbers
1990
800000Reference
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1991
811672Reference
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1992
821101Reference
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1993
836001Reference
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1994
851001Reference
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1995
864501Reference
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1996
880001Reference
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Location:
Serial number plate on the left side of the tractor frame, above the foot rest.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery CCA
500Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet RZT 17 attachments
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
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106 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 10 cmReference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.