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Cub Cadet 80 vs Cub Cadet 830
Verdict: Cub Cadet 80 vs Cub Cadet 830
The Cub Cadet 80 and the Cub Cadet 830 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Cub Cadet 830 is the lighter machine (136 kg vs 195 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 830 is the newer design (1986 vs 1975). 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
8 hp
8 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
air-cooledReference
Variable-speed pulley with six speed detents on shift lever.Reference
Variants
Cadet 80
hydrostaticReference
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Cadet 81
gear driveReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
3.8 LReference
3.8 LReference
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
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Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
oiled foamReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
6 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
idler pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
109 cmReference
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Weight
195 kgReference
136 kgReference
Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
11.00x14.00-5Reference
Rear tire
18x9.50-8Reference
16.00x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
11.00x14.00-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.50-8Reference
16.00x6.50-8Reference
Length
154 cmReference
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Shipping weight
195 kgReference
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Cub Cadet 80 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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starter/alternatorReference
Battery AH
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14Reference
Attachment overview
36" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
76 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 11 cmReference
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Cub Cadet 830 attachments
30" Mower deck
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.