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Cub Cadet 2082 vs Cub Cadet GT 2521

Verdict: Cub Cadet 2082 vs Cub Cadet GT 2521

The Cub Cadet 2082 and the Cub Cadet GT 2521 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cub Cadet GT 2521 leads on rated power with 21 hp against 20 hp. Cub Cadet GT 2521 is the lighter machine (239 kg vs 458 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 2082 holds more fuel (18.9 L vs 7.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet GT 2521 is the newer design (2004 vs 1990). In short: choose the Cub Cadet GT 2521 for outright pulling power, or the Cub Cadet 2082 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
Cub Cadet 2082 Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet GT 2521 Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
20 hp
21 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twinReference
air-cooledReference
Engine
Fuel tank
18.9 LReference
7.9 LReference
Displacement
46.98 ciReference
38.2 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 78 mmReference
75 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
14.9 kWReference
15.7 kWReference
Idle RPM
1200-3600Reference
1400-3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.102 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.305 mmReference
Oil capacity
6.6 LReference
5.7 LReference
Rated RPM
3350Reference
Oil change
50 hReference
Transmission
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Rear PTO Type
2000Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
131 cmReference
119 cmReference
Weight
458 kgReference
86 kgReference
Front tire
18x8.50-8Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Rear tire
26x12.00-12Reference
23x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
18x8.50-8Reference
16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
26x12.00-12Reference
23x9.5-12Reference
Length
199 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
110 cmReference
142 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
120 cmReference
109 cmReference
Ground clearance
19 cmReference
15 cmReference
Front tread
83 cmReference
Rear tread
80 cmReference
4-bolt rear axle
25 mmReference
Cub Cadet 2082 attachments
2082 Serial Number Location
2082 Serial Numbers
1990
800000Reference
1991
811672Reference
1992
821101Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet GT 2521 attachments
48" Mower deck
Cutting width
121 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.

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