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Cub Cadet 80 vs Cub Cadet 87
Verdict: Cub Cadet 80 vs Cub Cadet 87
The Cub Cadet 80 and the Cub Cadet 87 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 87 is the newer design (1982 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
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Variants
85
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32-inch rear dischargeReference
86
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32-inch side dischargeReference
87
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28-inch side dischargeReference
Cadet 80
hydrostaticReference
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Cadet 81
gear driveReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
3.8 LReference
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Displacement
19.44 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
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Air cleaner
oiled foamReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power
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6.0 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manualReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
109 cmReference
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Weight
195 kgReference
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Front tire
13x5.00-6Reference
11.00x4.00Reference
Rear tire
18x9.50-8Reference
13.00x6.50Reference
Lawn/turf front
13x5.00-6Reference
11.00x4.00Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18x9.50-8Reference
13.00x6.50Reference
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
Attachment overview
36" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
gearReference
Cutting width
91 cmReference
71 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 11 cmReference
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Cub Cadet 87 attachments
28" 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.