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Cub Cadet 282 vs Cub Cadet 800
Verdict: Cub Cadet 282 vs Cub Cadet 800
The Cub Cadet 282 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 282 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
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
Adds a creeper range to the basic transmission. Creeper engaged by separate control lever.Reference
Steering
manualReference
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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
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
infinite forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Cub Cadet 282 attachments
Attachment overview
36" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
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
Dimensions
Wheelbase
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111 cmReference
Weight
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265 kgReference
Front tire
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4.80/4.00-8Reference
Rear tire
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6-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
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4.80/4.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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6-12Reference
Length
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175 cmReference
Width
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83 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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104 cmReference
Shipping weight
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265 kgReference
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 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.