Cub Cadet lawn tractors

Cub Cadet 482

The Cub Cadet 482 is a garden tractor produced from 1979 to 1981 as part of the IH 82 Series by Cub Cadet, a division of International Harvester. Built in Brownsville, Tennessee, USA, it features an 11 hp Briggs & Stratton 399cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a 4-gallon fuel tank. The tractor uses a Peerless belt-driven 4-speed transmission with 1 reverse gear. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, dry disc brakes, and an open operator station. The tractor hitch is a sleeve hitch type, and it has an independent front PTO with an electric clutch. The electrical system is 12 volts with a negative ground. Dimensions include a 44-inch wheelbase, 72-inch length, 37.25-inch width, and 43-inch height to the steering wheel. Tires are 16x6.50-8 front and 23x8.50-12 rear. Attachments compatible with the 482 include 38, 44, and 50-inch mid-mount mower decks, snowblowers, blades, and a 38-inch tiller model 2B.
Power11 hp
Founded38/44/50" deck
Model482

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 482

Engine
Typegasoline
Coolingair-cooled vertical-shaft
Starterelectric
Cylinders1-cylinder
Fuel tank4 gal (15.1 L)
Bore/Stroke3.44x2.62 inches (87 x 67 mm)
Displacement399 cc (24.36 ci)
Engine modelBriggs & Stratton 253417
Power (gross)11 hp (8.2 kW)
Starter volts12
Overview
SeriesIH 82 Series
Built inBrownsville, Tennessee, USA
CategoryGarden tractor
Production years1979 - 1981
Dimensions
Width37.25 inches (94 cm)
Length72 inches (182 cm)
Rear tire23x8.50-12
Wheelbase44 inches (111 cm)
Front tire16x6.50-8
Height (steering wheel)43 inches (109 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDry disc brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Attachments
42" BladeCub Cadet, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle
38" Mower deckCub Cadet 38C, 38 inches (96 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1.75 to 4.75 inch (4 to 12 cm)
44" Mower deckCub Cadet 44C, 44 inches (111 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)
50" Mower deckCub Cadet 50C, 50 inches (127 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)
36" Snow blowerCub Cadet QA-36B, 36 inches width (91 cm), front-mount, manual-lift
42" Snow blowerHaban H-42, 42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount, manual-lift
Attachment overview38" mid-mount mower deck, 44" mid-mount mower deck, 50" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade, The 482 was compatible with the model 2B 38-inch tiller.
Transmission
Typebelt-driven gear
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse
ManufacturerPeerless
Tractor hitch
Typesleeve hitch
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchelectric
Front PTOindependent