Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet 1541 vs Cub Cadet 782D

Cub Cadet 1541 Tractor
Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet 1541

Lawn and Garden

power
15 hp
displacement
42.2 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1541 specs
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Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet 782D

Lawn and Garden

power
15 hp
displacement
37 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 782D specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1541
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Cub CadetCub Cadet 782D

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 366–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
154115 hp
782D15 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

1541 is in the 30th percentile; 782D is in the 30th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1541 higher · +5.2 ci (+14%)
154142.2 ci
782D37 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

1541 is in the 54th percentile; 782D is in the 39th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ 782D higher · +1 (+50%)
15412
782D3
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

1541 is in the 50th percentile; 782D is in the 87th · 376 models

1541 (A)782D (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet 1541Cub Cadet 782DDifference
ManufacturerCub CadetCub CadetSame
Model1541782D—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet 1541Cub Cadet 782DDifference
ManufacturerKohlerKubota—
ModelM18SD600—
Power Output15hp15hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders23▲ 782D+1 · +50%
Displacement42.2ci37ci▲ 1541+5.2 ci · +14%
Bore3.1in2.5in▲ 1541+0.6 in · +24%
Stroke2.8in2.4in▲ 1541+0.4 in · +17%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet 1541Cub Cadet 782DDifference
TypeHydrostaticHydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet 1541Cub Cadet 782DDifference
Length71.7inNot recorded—
Width37.4inNot recorded—
Height43.7inNot recorded—
Operating Weight683lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet 1541Cub Cadet 782DDifference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet 1541Cub Cadet 782DDifference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with electric clutch—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet 1541Cub Cadet 782DDifference
Hitch CategoryNot recorded0—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet 1541Cub Cadet 782DDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDual discDisc—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet 1541Cub Cadet 782DDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecCub Cadet 1541Cub Cadet 782DDifference
CoolantNot recorded0.8gal—

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet 1541Cub Cadet 782DDifference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 30th percentile (15 hp)B · 30th percentile (15 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 54th percentile (42.2 ci)B · 39th percentile (37 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 87th percentile (3)
A · 1541B · 782DMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
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