Compare/Cub Cadet 182 vs Cub Cadet 800

Cub Cadet 182 vs Cub Cadet 800

Verdict: Cub Cadet 182 vs Cub Cadet 800

The Cub Cadet 182 and the Cub Cadet 800 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Cub Cadet 182 is the lighter machine (213 kg vs 265 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 182 is the newer design (1979 vs 1974). 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

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Best match

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Cub Cadet

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

8 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)Reference

air-cooledReference

Adds a creeper range to the basic transmission. Creeper engaged by separate control lever.Reference

Brakes

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wet discReference

Variants

182

gear driveReference

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282

hydrostaticReference

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Engine

Displacement

19.44 ciReference

18.63 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 70 mmReference

75 x 70 mmReference

Power (gross)

6.0 kWReference

Idle RPM

1800-3500Reference

1800-3600Reference

Oil capacity

1.4 LReference

4.0 LReference

Fuel tank

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7.6 LReference

Fuel system

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Kohler side-draft carburetorReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Rated RPM

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3400Reference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Sparkplug

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Champion J-8Reference

Sparkplug gap

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0.635 mmReference

Point gap

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0.508 mmReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.152 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.432 mmReference

Oil change

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30 hReference

Transmission

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

Dimensions

Weight

213 kgReference

265 kgReference

Front tire

13x5.00-6Reference

4.80/4.00-8Reference

Rear tire

18x9.50-8Reference

6-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

13x5.00-6Reference

4.80/4.00-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

18x9.50-8Reference

6-12Reference

Shipping weight

213 kgReference

265 kgReference

Wheelbase

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111 cmReference

Length

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175 cmReference

Width

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83 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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104 cmReference

Ground clearance

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15 cmReference

Front tread

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68 cmReference

Rear tread

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68 cmReference

Cub Cadet 182 attachments

Attachment overview

36" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

creeperReference

Cutting width

91 cmReference

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Cut height

3 to 11 cmReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO

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transmissionReference

Rear PTO Type

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515 (0.937)Reference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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4.5-inch dry discReference

Front PTO Type

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3400Reference

Cub Cadet 800 attachments

800 Serial Number Location

800 Serial Numbers

1974

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530000Reference

1975

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536073Reference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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flywheel alternatorReference

Charging amps

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15Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

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.