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Cub Cadet 982 vs Cub Cadet GT 2000
Verdict: Cub Cadet 982 vs Cub Cadet GT 2000
The Cub Cadet 982 and the Cub Cadet GT 2000 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 GT 2000 holds more fuel (17.0 L vs 15.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet GT 2000 is the newer design (2011 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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Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
20 hp
20 hp
Confidence
40%
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-twin OHVReference
Steering
manualReference
manual sector and pinionReference
Original price
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$3,499 (2011)Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
17.0 LReference
Displacement
47.7 ciReference
39.1 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 73 mmReference
76 x 66 mmReference
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
12Reference
Oil capacity
3.3 LReference
5.4 LReference
Oil change
50 hReference
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Power (gross)
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14.9 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
1
BrakesReference
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2
ThrottleReference
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3
Forward/reverseReference
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4
Left brakeReference
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5
Right brakeReference
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Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Hydro-Gear BDU-10Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Rear PTO Type
2000Reference
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Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
131 cmReference
128 cmReference
Weight
396 kgReference
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Front tire
18x8.50-8Reference
16x6.5Reference
Rear tire
26x12.00-12Reference
23x9.5Reference
Lawn/turf front
18x8.50-8Reference
16x6.5Reference
Lawn/turf rear
26x12.00-12Reference
23x9.5Reference
Length
199 cmReference
193 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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Rear axle
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25 mmReference
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
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
20Reference
25Reference
Battery CCA
200Reference
275Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
32Reference
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Attachment overview
Cub Cadet GT 2000 attachments
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.