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Cub Cadet 2182 vs Cub Cadet RZT 22
Verdict: Cub Cadet 2182 vs Cub Cadet RZT 22
The Cub Cadet 2182 and the Cub Cadet RZT 22 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cub Cadet RZT 22 leads on rated power with 22 hp against 21 hp. Cub Cadet 2182 holds more fuel (18.9 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet RZT 22 is the newer design (2004 vs 1990). In short: choose the Cub Cadet RZT 22 for outright pulling power, or the Cub Cadet 2182 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
21 hp
22 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-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
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differential powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
18.9 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
36.61 ciReference
40.03 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
64 x 62 mmReference
75 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)
15.7 kWReference
16.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
2.9 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
516 kgReference
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Front tire
18x8.5-8Reference
11x4x5Reference
Rear tire
26x12-12Reference
18x9.5x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
18x8.5-8Reference
11x4x5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
26x12-12Reference
18x9.5x8Reference
Length
199 cmReference
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Width
110 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
120 cmReference
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Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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Cub Cadet 2182 attachments
2182 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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Location:
Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery CCA
440Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet RZT 22 attachments
50" Mower deck
Cutting width
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127 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.