Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet 1782 vs Simplicity 4040 PowrMax

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Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet 1782

Lawn and Garden

power
17 hp
displacement
38.9 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1782 specs
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SimplicityModel B

Simplicity 4040 PowrMax

Lawn and Garden

power
16.5 hp
displacement
49.8 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 4040 PowrMax specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1782
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SimplicitySimplicity 4040 PowrMax

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

▲ 1782 higher · +0.5 hp (+3%)
178217 hp
4040 PowrMax16.5 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

1782 is in the 41st percentile; 4040 PowrMax is in the 39th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 4040 PowrMax higher · +10.9 ci (+28%)
178238.9 ci
4040 PowrMax49.8 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

1782 is in the 46th percentile; 4040 PowrMax is in the 74th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ 1782 higher · +1 (+50%)
17823
4040 PowrMax2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

1782 is in the 87th percentile; 4040 PowrMax is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ 4040 PowrMax higher · +170 lb (+15%)
17821,131 lb
4040 PowrMax1,301 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

1782 is in the 68th percentile; 4040 PowrMax is in the 71st · 314 models

1782 (A)4040 PowrMax (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet 1782Simplicity 4040 PowrMaxDifference
ManufacturerCub CadetSimplicity—
Model17824040 PowrMax—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet 1782Simplicity 4040 PowrMaxDifference
ManufacturerKubotaOnan—
ModelD640CCKA—
Power Output17hp16.5hp▲ 1782+0.5 hp · +3%
Rated RPMNot recorded3,600RPM—
Cylinders32▲ 1782+1 · +50%
Displacement38.9ci49.8ci▲ 4040 PowrMax+10.9 ci · +28%
Bore2.6in3.3in▲ 4040 PowrMax+0.7 in · +27%
Stroke2.4in3in▲ 4040 PowrMax+0.6 in · +25%

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet 1782Simplicity 4040 PowrMaxDifference
TypeShaft-driven hydrostaticHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet 1782Simplicity 4040 PowrMaxDifference
Length78.3in82.7in▲ 4040 PowrMax+4.4 in · +6%
Width43.3in56.3in▲ 4040 PowrMax+13 in · +30%
Height47.2inNot recorded—
Operating Weight1,131lb1,301lb▲ 4040 PowrMax+170 lb · +15%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet 1782Simplicity 4040 PowrMaxDifference
Steering TypePowerManual—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet 1782Simplicity 4040 PowrMaxDifference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded3,600rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCub Cadet 1782Simplicity 4040 PowrMaxDifference
Hitch CategoryNot recorded0—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet 1782Simplicity 4040 PowrMaxDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerManual—
Brake TypeDual discDisc—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet 1782Simplicity 4040 PowrMaxDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecCub Cadet 1782Simplicity 4040 PowrMaxDifference
Coolant1galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet 1782Simplicity 4040 PowrMaxDifference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 41st percentile (17 hp)B · 39th percentile (16.5 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 46th percentile (38.9 ci)B · 74th percentile (49.8 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 87th percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (2)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 68th percentile (1,131 lb)B · 71st percentile (1,301 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 72nd percentile (78.3 in)B · 79th percentile (82.7 in)
A · 1782B · 4040 PowrMaxMedian Lawn and Garden Tractor
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