Compare/Cub Cadet 782 vs Cub Cadet Tank M48 KWS

Cub Cadet 782 vs Cub Cadet Tank M48 KWS

Verdict: Cub Cadet 782 vs Cub Cadet Tank M48 KWS

The Cub Cadet 782 and the Cub Cadet Tank M48 KWS 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 is the lighter machine (308 kg vs 399 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet Tank M48 KWS holds more fuel (37.9 L vs 15.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet Tank M48 KWS is the newer design (2002 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

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Rated power

17 hp

Confidence

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-shaft V-TwinReference

Steering

manualReference

differential powerReference

Variants

682

manual liftReference

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782

hydraulicsReference

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M48-KW

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Kawasaki engineReference

M48-KH

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Kohler engineReference

M48-HN

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Honda engineReference

M48-KWS

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Kawasaki engine, stamped deckReference

M48-KHS

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Kohler engine, stamped deckReference

Engine

Fuel tank

15.1 LReference

37.9 LReference

Displacement

42.18 ciReference

30.1 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 70 mmReference

68 x 68 mmReference

Power (gross)

12.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

6.6 LReference

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Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

hydrostaticReference

Front PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

111 cmReference

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Weight

308 kgReference

399 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.50-8Reference

11x4.0-5Reference

Rear tire

23x10.50-12Reference

23x9.512Reference

Ag front

6.50-8Reference

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Ag rear

23x10.50-12Reference

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Lawn/turf front

16x6.50-8Reference

11x4.0-5Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x10.50-12Reference

23x9.512Reference

Length

182 cmReference

185 cmReference

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

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

15Reference

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Battery CCA

200Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

32Reference

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Attachment overview

Cub Cadet Tank M48 attachments

48" Mower deck

Cutting width

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121 cmReference

Overall width

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149 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.