Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet 782
The Cub Cadet 782 is a garden tractor produced from 1979 to 1985 by Cub Cadet, a part of International Harvester. It features a 17 hp Kohler 691cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and integral wet disc brakes. The tractor has an open operator station and optional sleeve hitch. It was built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. The 782 model includes hydraulic lift, and it has several attachments available including mid-mount mower decks, snowblowers, and blades.
Power17 hp
Founded38/44/50" deck
Model782
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 782
Power
| Gross power | 17 hp (12.7 kW) |
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Tires
| Ag rear | 23x10.50-12 |
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| Ag front | 6.50-8 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 23x10.50-12 |
| Lawn/turf front | 16x6.50-8 |
Engine
| Model | Kohler KT-17 |
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| Notes | During production, the Cub Cadet 782 switched from a Kohler KT-17 Series I motor to a KT-17 Series II motor. The Series II motor offered full-pressure oil lubrication. The Series I a limited pressure lubrication system. The Series II can be identified by a decal on the cover of the air filter or an engine specification number that is 24300 or higher. |
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twin |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel type | gasoline |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.125x2.75 inches (79 x 70 mm) |
| Displacement | 691 cc (42.18 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.5 qts (1.4 L) |
| Power (gross) | 17 hp (12.7 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Variants
| 682 | manual lift |
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| 782 | hydraulics |
Fuel tank
| Capacity | 4 gal (15.1 L) |
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Dimensions
| Width | 37.75 inches (95 cm) |
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| Length | 72 inches (182 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 44 inches (111 cm) |
| Rear tread | 27 inches (68 cm) |
| Front tread | 29 inches (73 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 680 lbs (308 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 6 inches (15 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 43 inches (109 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery AH | 32 |
| Battery CCA | 200 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 15 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
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| Built in | Louisville, Kentucky, USA |
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester) |
| Years produced | 1979 - 1985 |
Attachments
| Note | Garden tractors are capable of using tillers, plows, or other ground-engaging attachments. |
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| Overview | 38" mid-mount mower deck, 44" mid-mount mower deck, 50" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade |
| 42" Blade | Cub Cadet 42, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm) |
| 54" Blade | Cub Cadet 54, front-mount, 54 inches width (137 cm) |
| 38" Mower deck | Cub Cadet 38C, 38 inches (96 cm), hydraulic lift |
| 44" Mower deck | Cub Cadet 44C, 44 inches (111 cm), hydraulic lift |
| 50" Mower deck | Cub Cadet 50C, 50 inches (127 cm), hydraulic lift |
| 36" Snow blower | Cub Cadet QA-36B, 36 inches width (91 cm), front-mount, manual-lift |
| 42" Snow blower | Haban H-42, 42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount |
| 48" Snow blower | Cub Cadet H-48, 48 inches width (121 cm), front-mount |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
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| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Oil capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch (Optional) |
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Serial numbers
| 1979 | 2050594U643507 |
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| 1980 | 2050594U667400 |
| 1981 | 2050594U685776 |
Steering and Brakes
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | Integral wet disc brakes |
| Steering | manual |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
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| Front PTO | independent |