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Cub Cadet 282 vs Cub Cadet 80
Verdict: Cub Cadet 282 vs Cub Cadet 80
The Cub Cadet 282 and the Cub Cadet 80 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 282 is the newer design (1979 vs 1975). 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
8 hp
8 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)Reference
air-cooledReference
air-cooledReference
Steering
manualReference
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Variants
182
gear driveReference
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282
hydrostaticReference
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Cadet 80
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hydrostaticReference
Cadet 81
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gear driveReference
Engine
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Idle RPM
1800-3500Reference
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Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
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Fuel tank
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3.8 LReference
Air cleaner
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oiled foamReference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Cub Cadet 282 attachments
Attachment overview
36" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
91 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 11 cmReference
3 to 11 cmReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manualReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
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109 cmReference
Weight
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195 kgReference
Front tire
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13x5.00-6Reference
Rear tire
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18x9.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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18x9.50-8Reference
Length
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154 cmReference
Shipping weight
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195 kgReference
Cub Cadet 80 attachments
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
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.