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Cub Cadet 804 vs Cub Cadet 830
Verdict: Cub Cadet 804 vs Cub Cadet 830
The Cub Cadet 804 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 804 is the newer design (1987 vs 1986). 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 MTD)Reference
Variable-speed pulley with six speed detents on shift lever.Reference
Variable-speed pulley with six speed detents on shift lever.Reference
Engine
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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3.8 LReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and reverseReference
6 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
idler pulleyReference
idler pulleyReference
Dimensions
Front tire
11x14-5Reference
11.00x14.00-5Reference
Rear tire
16x6.5-8Reference
16.00x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
11x14-5Reference
11.00x14.00-5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.5-8Reference
16.00x6.50-8Reference
Weight
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136 kgReference
Cub Cadet 804 attachments
804 Serial Numbers
1987
137-517-100 (model code)Reference
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1988
138-517-100 (model code)Reference
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1989
139-517-100 (model code)Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
—
starter/alternatorReference
Battery AH
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14Reference
32" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven CVTReference
belt-driven CVTReference
Cutting width
81 cmReference
76 cmReference
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.