Compare/Cub Cadet 882 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force 15

Cub Cadet 882 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force 15

Verdict: Cub Cadet 882 vs Cub Cadet Z-Force 15

The Cub Cadet 882 and the Cub Cadet Z-Force 15 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 15 hp. Cub Cadet Z-Force 15 is the newer design (2003 vs 1984). 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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Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Cub Cadet

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Cub Cadet

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

15 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference

Image courtesy of AJ WannerReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

Variants

882

Cub Cadet yellowReference

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782D

IH redReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

15.1 LReference

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Displacement

37 ciReference

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Bore/Stroke

64 x 62 mmReference

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Power

11.2 kWReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Power (gross)

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11.2 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Cub Cadet 882 attachments

882 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Dimensions

Ag front

16x6.50-8Reference

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Ag rear

23x10.50-12Reference

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Cub Cadet Z-Force 15 attachments

44" Mower deck

Cutting width

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111 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.