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Cub Cadet 800 vs Cub Cadet 805
Verdict: Cub Cadet 800 vs Cub Cadet 805
The Cub Cadet 800 and the Cub Cadet 805 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 805 is the lighter machine (214 kg vs 265 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 805 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 7.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 805 is the newer design (1985 vs 1974). 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
Adds a creeper range to the basic transmission. Creeper engaged by separate control lever.Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Brakes
wet discReference
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Original price
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$2,249 (1986 )Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
18.63 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
75 x 70 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Fuel system
Kohler side-draft carburetorReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
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Rated RPM
3400Reference
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Idle RPM
1800-3600Reference
1800-3500Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion J-8Reference
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Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
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Intake valve clearance
0.152 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.432 mmReference
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Oil capacity
4.0 LReference
1.3 LReference
Oil change
30 hReference
30 hReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
creeperReference
gearReference
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
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Rear PTO Type
515 (0.937)Reference
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Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
4.5-inch dry discReference
electricReference
Front PTO Type
3400Reference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
111 cmReference
114 cmReference
Weight
265 kgReference
214 kgReference
Front tire
4.80/4.00-8Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
6-12Reference
20x10-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.80/4.00-8Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
6-12Reference
20x10-8Reference
Length
175 cmReference
173 cmReference
Width
83 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
104 cmReference
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Shipping weight
265 kgReference
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Ground clearance
15 cmReference
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Front tread
68 cmReference
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Rear tread
68 cmReference
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Cub Cadet 800 attachments
800 Serial Number Location
800 Serial Numbers
1974
530000Reference
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1975
536073Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet 805 attachments
805 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Left side of tractor frame.Reference
36" Mower deck
Cutting width
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91 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 11 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.