Compare/Cub Cadet 782D vs Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 EFI

Cub Cadet 782D vs Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 EFI

Verdict: Cub Cadet 782D vs Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 EFI

The Cub Cadet 782D and the Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 EFI are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 15 hp. Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 EFI is the lighter machine (195 kg vs 347 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 782D holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 9.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 EFI is the newer design (2016 vs 1984). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Cub Cadet

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Cub Cadet

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

15 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference

liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inlineReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Variants

882

Cub Cadet yellowReference

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782D

IH redReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

15.1 LReference

9.5 LReference

Displacement

37 ciReference

33.4 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

64 x 62 mmReference

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Power (gross)

11.2 kWReference

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Fuel system

Bosch fuel injectionReference

electronic fuel injectionReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

2.8 LReference

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Oil capacity

6.2 LReference

1.7 LReference

Oil change

100 hReference

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Power

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11.5 kWReference

Transmission

BrakeReference

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Forward/reverseReference

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ThrottleReference

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Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Tuff Torq K46Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

111 cmReference

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Weight

347 kgReference

195 kgReference

Front tire

16x6.50-8Reference

15x6-6Reference

Rear tire

23x10.50-12Reference

20x8-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.50-8Reference

15x6-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x10.50-12Reference

20x8-8Reference

Length

182 cmReference

172 cmReference

Width

95 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

109 cmReference

107 cmReference

Shipping weight

347 kgReference

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Ground clearance

15 cmReference

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Cub Cadet 782D attachments

782D Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

15Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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230Reference

Attachment overview

Cub Cadet XT1 LT46 EFI attachments

46" Mower deck

Cutting width

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116 cmReference

Overall width

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134 cmReference

Cut height

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2 to 10 cmReference

Cut positions

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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.