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Cub Cadet 802 vs Cub Cadet 81
Verdict: Cub Cadet 802 vs Cub Cadet 81
The Cub Cadet 802 and the Cub Cadet 81 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 802 is the newer design (1987 vs 1977). 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 MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)Reference
Variable-speed pulley with six speed detents on shift lever.Reference
air-cooledReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
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Starter type
manual recoilReference
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Fuel tank
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3.8 LReference
Displacement
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19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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76 x 70 mmReference
Power
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6.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
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oiled foamReference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
idler pulleyReference
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Transmission
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Peerless 1214Reference
Dimensions
Front tire
11x14-5Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Rear tire
16x6.5-8Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x14-5Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.5-8Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Wheelbase
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109 cmReference
Weight
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190 kgReference
Length
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154 cmReference
Shipping weight
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190 kgReference
Cub Cadet 802 attachments
802 Serial Numbers
1987
137-513-100 (model code)Reference
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30" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven CVTReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
76 cmReference
91 cmReference
Variants
Cadet 80
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hydrostaticReference
Cadet 81
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gear driveReference
Cub Cadet 81 attachments
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Attachment overview
36" Mower deck
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.