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Cub Cadet 882 vs Cub Cadet Z42
Verdict: Cub Cadet 882 vs Cub Cadet Z42
The Cub Cadet 882 and the Cub Cadet Z42 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 Z42 holds more fuel (20.8 L vs 15.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet Z42 is the newer design (1997 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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Fit & specs
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
15 hp
15 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
Image courtesy of AJ WannerReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Original price
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$3,800 (1998 )Reference
Variants
882
Cub Cadet yellowReference
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782D
IH redReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
20.8 LReference
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
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
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Hydro-Gear BDRReference
Oil capacity
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5.7 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
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Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Cub Cadet 882 attachments
882 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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380Reference
Attachment overview
Dimensions
Ag front
16x6.50-8Reference
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Ag rear
23x10.50-12Reference
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Weight
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320 kgReference
Front tire
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9x3.5Reference
Rear tire
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20x7-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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11x4 (late)Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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20x7-8Reference
Cub Cadet Z42 attachments
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
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106 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.