SPECS / COMPARISON
Cub Cadet 782 vs Ariens GT17
A detailed comparison of the Cub Cadet 782 and the Ariens GT17. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Cub Cadet 78212.7 kW (17.1 HP)
Ariens GT1712.7 kW (17.1 HP)
| Specification | Cub Cadet 782 Garden and Lawn Tractors | Ariens GT17 Garden and Lawn Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Main Category | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors |
| Tractor Type | Lawn Tractor | Garden Tractor |
| Horsepower | 12.7 kW (17.1 HP) | 12.7 kW (17.1 HP) |
| Transmission Type | Shaft-driven hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Length | 182.0 cm (71.7 in.) | 190.0 cm (74.8 in.) |
| Years Made | 1979-1981 | 1979-1987 |
| Engine Model | Kohler KT17 | Kohler KT-17 |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, air-cooled | 4-stroke, air-cooled |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 691 cc (42.2 cu in.) | 691 cc (42.2 cu in.) |
| Bore | 7.90 cm (3.11 in.) | 7.90 cm (3.11 in.) |
| Stroke | 7.01 cm (2.76 in.) | 7.01 cm (2.76 in.) |
| Front PTO Type | Independent with electric clutch | Independent with electric clutch |
| Battery | 12 V, CCA 200A | 12 V, CCA 255A, 39Ah |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 109.0 cm (42.9 in.) | 119.0 cm (Steering Wheel Height: 46.9 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 cm (43.7 in.) | 121.0 cm (47.6 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15.0 l (4.0 gal) | 17.0 l (4.5 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 1.4 l (0.4 gal) | 1.4 l (0.4 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 6.6 l (1.7 gal) | 5.2 l (1.4 gal) |
| Gears | Infinite forward and reverse | Infinite forward and reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 6.4 km/h (Forward: 8.0 MPH (12.9 km/h) Reverse: 4.0 MPH) | 4.8 km/h (Forward: 6.5 MPH (10.5 km/h) Reverse: 3.0 MPH) |
| Brakes | Integral wet disc | Disc |
| Drawbar Category | Sleeve hitch | 0 |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | Open operator station |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual |
| Front Tires | Lawn/turf: 16×6.50-8 | Lawn/turf: 16-6.50×8 |
| Rear Tires | Lawn/turf: 23×10.50-12 | Lawn/turf: 23-10.50×12 |
| Weight | — | 420.0 kg (925.9 lbs) |
| Rear PTO Type | — | Independent with electric clutch |
| Front PTO Speed | — | 3.600 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | — | 6.1:1 |
| Width | — | 109.0 cm (42.9 in.) |
| Engine Oil Type | — | SAE 10W-30, 30 |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.