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Cub Cadet 782D vs Cub Cadet Z-Force 15
Verdict: Cub Cadet 782D vs Cub Cadet Z-Force 15
The Cub Cadet 782D and the Cub Cadet Z-Force 15 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 Z-Force 15 is the newer design (2003 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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Fit & specs
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
15 hp
15 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inlineReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Variants
882
Cub Cadet yellowReference
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782D
IH redReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
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Displacement
37 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
64 x 62 mmReference
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Power (gross)
11.2 kWReference
11.2 kWReference
Fuel system
Bosch fuel injectionReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
2.8 LReference
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Oil capacity
6.2 LReference
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Oil change
100 hReference
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Transmission
1
BrakeReference
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2
Forward/reverseReference
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3
ThrottleReference
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Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
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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
347 kgReference
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Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
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Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
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Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
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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
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
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet Z-Force 15 attachments
44" Mower deck
Cutting width
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111 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.