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Cub Cadet 782 vs Cub Cadet RZT 17
Verdict: Cub Cadet 782 vs Cub Cadet RZT 17
The Cub Cadet 782 and the Cub Cadet RZT 17 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 782 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet RZT 17 is the newer design (2004 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 International Harvester)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
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
air-cooled vertical shaftReference
Steering
manualReference
differential powerReference
Variants
682
manual liftReference
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782
hydraulicsReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
42.18 ciReference
30.5 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 70 mmReference
91 x 78 mmReference
Power (gross)
12.7 kWReference
12.7 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
6.6 LReference
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Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Hydro-GearReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
111 cmReference
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Weight
308 kgReference
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Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
11x4x5Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
18x6.5x8Reference
Ag front
6.50-8Reference
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Ag rear
23x10.50-12Reference
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Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
11x4x5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
18x6.5x8Reference
Length
182 cmReference
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Width
95 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
109 cmReference
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Shipping weight
308 kgReference
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Ground clearance
15 cmReference
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Front tread
73 cmReference
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Rear tread
68 cmReference
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Cub Cadet 782 attachments
782 Serial Number Location
782 Serial Numbers
1979
2050594U643507Reference
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1980
2050594U667400Reference
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1981
2050594U685776Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery CCA
200Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
32Reference
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Attachment overview
Cub Cadet RZT 17 attachments
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
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106 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.