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Cub Cadet 3648 vs Cub Cadet 782
Verdict: Cub Cadet 3648 vs Cub Cadet 782
The Cub Cadet 3648 and the Cub Cadet 782 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. Cub Cadet 3648 holds more fuel (37.9 L vs 15.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 3648 is the newer design (1999 vs 1979). 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
17 hp
17 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
During production, the Cub Cadet 782 switched from a Kohler KT-17 Series I motor to a KT-17 Series II motor. The Series II motor offered full-pressure oil lubrication. The Series I a limited pressure lubrication system. The Series II can be identified by a decal on the cover of the air filter or an engine specification number that is 24300 or higher.Reference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
37.9 LReference
15.1 LReference
Power (gross)
12.7 kWReference
12.7 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Displacement
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42.18 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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79 x 70 mmReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Oil capacity
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6.6 LReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Cub Cadet 3648 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Battery CCA
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200Reference
Battery AH
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32Reference
48" Mower deck
Type
hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
121 cmReference
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Variants
682
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manual liftReference
782
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hydraulicsReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
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111 cmReference
Weight
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308 kgReference
Front tire
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16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
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23x10.50-12Reference
Ag front
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6.50-8Reference
Ag rear
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23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
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16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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23x10.50-12Reference
Length
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182 cmReference
Width
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95 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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109 cmReference
Shipping weight
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308 kgReference
Ground clearance
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15 cmReference
Front tread
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73 cmReference
Rear tread
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68 cmReference
Cub Cadet 782 attachments
782 Serial Number Location
782 Serial Numbers
1979
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2050594U643507Reference
1980
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2050594U667400Reference
1981
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2050594U685776Reference
Attachment overview
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.