Cub Cadet lawn tractors

Cub Cadet 782D

The Cub Cadet 782D is a garden tractor produced from 1984 to 1985 as part of the CCC 82 Series. It features a 15 hp Kubota 606cc 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine with Bosch fuel injection and an electric starter. The tractor uses a shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. It has two-wheel drive, manual steering, disc brakes, and an open operator station. The 782D was built in Brownsville, Tennessee, USA by Cub Cadet, a part of MTD. It has a 4-gallon fuel tank and weighs 767 lbs. The tractor is compatible with various attachments including mid-mount mower decks (38", 44", 50"), snowblowers, blades, and a 38-inch tiller. Electrical system features a 12-volt battery with a 15-amp alternator charging system. The 782D offers front independent PTO with an electric clutch and optional rear hitch. Dimensions include a 44-inch wheelbase, 72-inch length, and 37.75-inch width.
Power17 hp
Founded38/44/50" deck
Model782D

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 782D

Engine
Typediesel
ModelKubota D600-B
Coolingliquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inline
Starterelectric
Cylinders3-cylinder
Bore/Stroke2.52x2.45 inches
Fuel systemBosch fuel injection
Displacement606 cc
Oil capacity3.1 qts
Power (gross)15 hp
Starter volts12
Bore/Stroke (mm)64 x 62 mm
Coolant capacity3 qts
Oil capacity (L)2.9 L
Power (gross kW)11.2 kW
Displacement (ci)37 ci
Oil change interval100 h
Coolant capacity (L)2.8 L
Variants
882Cub Cadet yellow
782DIH red
Fuel tank
Capacity4 gal
Capacity (L)15.1 L
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Charging amps15
Charging systemalternator
Mechanical
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesDisc brakes
SteeringManual steering
Operator stationOpen operator station
Production
SeriesCCC 82 Series
Built inBrownsville, Tennessee, USA
CategoryGarden tractor
Years made1984 - 1985
ManufacturerCub Cadet (a part of MTD)
References
1One Tough Tractor published in 1985, by Cub Cadet
2International Cub Cadet Tractors published in 1985, by International Harvester
Attachments
Overview38" mid-mount mower deck, 44" mid-mount mower deck, 50" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade, The 782D was compatible with the model 2B 38-inch tiller.
42" BladeCub Cadet, front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), hydraulic-lift, manual-angle, hydraulic-angle Optional
54" BladeCub Cadet, front-mount, 54 inches width (137 cm), hydraulic-lift, manual-angle, hydraulic-angle Optional
38" Mower deckCub Cadet 38C, 38 inches, 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1.75 to 4.75 inch (4 to 12 cm)
44" Mower deckCub Cadet 44C, 44 inches, 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)
50" Mower deckCub Cadet 50C, 50 inches, 3-blade, hydraulic lift, right-discharge, Cut height: 1 to 4 inch (2 to 10 cm)
42" Snow blowerCub Cadet H-42, 42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount, hydraulic-lift
48" Snow blowerCub Cadet H-48, 48 inches width (121 cm), front-mount, hydraulic-lift
Transmission
Typeshaft-driven hydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse
ControlsBrake, Forward/reverse, Throttle
Oil capacity6.5 qts
Oil capacity (L)6.2 L
Tractor hitch
Rear Type0 Optional
Dimensions & Tires
Width37.75 inches
Length72 inches
Rear tire23x10.50-12
Wheelbase44 inches
Front tire16x6.50-8
Width (cm)95 cm
Length (cm)182 cm
Wheelbase (cm)111 cm
Shipping weight767 lbs
Ground clearance6 inches
Shipping weight (kg)347 kg
Ground clearance (cm)15 cm
Height (steering wheel)43 inches
Height (steering wheel cm)109 cm
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchelectric
Front PTOindependent
Serial Number Location
LocationSerial number plate on the left side of the tractor frame, above the foot rest.