Compare/Cub Cadet 982 vs Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD

Cub Cadet 982 vs Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD

Verdict: Cub Cadet 982 vs Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD

The Cub Cadet 982 and the Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD is the lighter machine (306 kg vs 396 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 982 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 13.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD is the newer design (2012 vs 1979). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Cub Cadet

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Best match

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Cub Cadet

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

20 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)Reference

Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference

air-cooledReference

air-cooled V-TwinReference

Steering

manualReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

15.1 LReference

13.2 LReference

Displacement

47.7 ciReference

44.3 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

83 x 73 mmReference

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Power

14.8 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dry with foam pre-cleanerReference

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Rated RPM

3200Reference

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Torque

41.8 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1629Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

3.3 LReference

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Oil change

50 hReference

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Power (gross)

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14.5 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

BrakesReference

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ThrottleReference

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Forward/reverseReference

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Left brakeReference

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Right brakeReference

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Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Hydro-Gear ZT-2800Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

electricReference

Rear PTO Type

2000Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

131 cmReference

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Weight

396 kgReference

306 kgReference

Front tire

18x8.50-8Reference

20x10Reference

Rear tire

26x12.00-12Reference

15x6Reference

Lawn/turf front

18x8.50-8Reference

20x10Reference

Lawn/turf rear

26x12.00-12Reference

15x6Reference

Length

199 cmReference

228 cmReference

Width

110 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

120 cmReference

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Shipping weight

396 kgReference

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Ground clearance

19 cmReference

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Front tread

83 cmReference

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Rear tread

80 cmReference

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Height

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119 cmReference

Cub Cadet 982 attachments

982 Serial Number Location

982 Serial Numbers

1979

665001Reference

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1980

667400Reference

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1981

685776Reference

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Final

700000Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

flywheel alternatorReference

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Charging amps

20Reference

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Battery CCA

200Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

32Reference

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Attachment overview

Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD attachments

48" Mower deck

Cutting width

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121 cmReference

Overall width

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124 cmReference

Cut height

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2 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.