SPECS / COMPARISON
Wheel Horse 257-H vs Cub Cadet 782
A detailed comparison of the Wheel Horse 257-H and the Cub Cadet 782. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Wheel Horse 257-H12.7 kW (17.1 HP)
Cub Cadet 78212.7 kW (17.1 HP)
| Specification | Wheel Horse 257-H Garden and Lawn Tractors | Cub Cadet 782 Garden and Lawn Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Main Category | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors |
| Tractor Type | Lawn Tractor | Lawn Tractor |
| Horsepower | 12.7 kW (17.1 HP) | 12.7 kW (17.1 HP) |
| Transmission Type | Belt-driven hydrostatic | Shaft-driven hydrostatic |
| Length | 182.0 cm (71.7 in.) | 182.0 cm (71.7 in.) |
| Years Made | 1988-1989 | 1979-1981 |
| Engine Model | Kawasaki FC540V | Kohler KT17 |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, air-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, air-cooled |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Displacement | 534 cc (32.6 cu in.) | 691 cc (42.2 cu in.) |
| Bore | 8.89 cm (3.50 in.) | 7.90 cm (3.11 in.) |
| Stroke | 8.61 cm (3.39 in.) | 7.01 cm (2.76 in.) |
| Middle PTO Type | Independent with electric clutch | — |
| Spark Plug | NGK BPR5ES | — |
| Battery | 12 V | 12 V, CCA 200A |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Width | 90.0 cm (35.4 in.) | — |
| Wheelbase | 115.0 cm (45.3 in.) | 111.0 cm (43.7 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 7.6 l (2.0 gal) | 15.0 l (4.0 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 1.6 l (0.4 gal) | 1.4 l (0.4 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 0.7 l (0.2 gal) | 6.6 l (1.7 gal) |
| Transmission Model | Eaton 7 | — |
| Gears | Infinite forward and reverse | Infinite forward and reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 5.5 km/h (Forward: 4.7 MPH (7.6 km/h) Reverse: 3.4 MPH) | 6.4 km/h (Forward: 8.0 MPH (12.9 km/h) Reverse: 4.0 MPH) |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | Open operator station |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual |
| Front Tires | Lawn/turf: 15×6.00-6 | Lawn/turf: 16×6.50-8 |
| Rear Tires | Lawn/turf: 22×9.00-12 | Lawn/turf: 23×10.50-12 |
| Front PTO Type | — | Independent with electric clutch |
| Height | — | 109.0 cm (42.9 in.) |
| Brakes | — | Integral wet disc |
| Drawbar Category | — | Sleeve hitch |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.
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