Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Cub Cadet 982 vs Wheel Horse 520H (1988-1989)

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Cub CadetModel A

Cub Cadet 982

Lawn and Garden

power
19.8 hp
displacement
47.7 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 982 specs
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Wheel HorseModel B

Wheel Horse 520H (1988-1989)

Lawn and Garden

power
20 hp
displacement
47.7 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 520H (1988-1989) specs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 982
vs
Wheel HorseWheel Horse 520H (1988-1989)

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

▲ 520H (1988-1989) higher · +0.2 hp (+1%)
98219.8 hp
520H (1988-1989)20 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

982 is in the 55th percentile; 520H (1988-1989) is in the 60th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
98247.7 ci
520H (1988-1989)47.7 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

982 is in the 73rd percentile; 520H (1988-1989) is in the 73rd · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
9822
520H (1988-1989)2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

982 is in the 50th percentile; 520H (1988-1989) is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ 982 higher · +227 lb (+35%)
982873 lb
520H (1988-1989)646 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

982 is in the 59th percentile; 520H (1988-1989) is in the 42nd · 314 models

982 (A)520H (1988-1989) (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCub Cadet 982Wheel Horse 520H (1988-1989)Difference
ManufacturerCub CadetWheel Horse—
Model982520H (1988-1989)—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecCub Cadet 982Wheel Horse 520H (1988-1989)Difference
ManufacturerOnanOnanSame
ModelB48GP220G—
Power Output19.8hp20hp▲ 520H (1988-1989)+0.2 hp · +1%
Rated RPM3,200RPM3,600RPM▲ 520H (1988-1989)+400 RPM · +13%
Cylinders22Same
Displacement47.7ci47.7ciSame
Bore3.3in3.3inSame
Stroke2.9in2.9inSame

Transmission

SpecCub Cadet 982Wheel Horse 520H (1988-1989)Difference
TypeShaft-driven hydrostaticHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCub Cadet 982Wheel Horse 520H (1988-1989)Difference
Length78.3in65in▲ 982+13.3 in · +20%
Width43.3in37.8in▲ 982+5.5 in · +15%
Height47.2in45.3in▲ 982+1.9 in · +4%
Operating Weight873lb646lb▲ 982+227 lb · +35%

Hydraulics

SpecCub Cadet 982Wheel Horse 520H (1988-1989)Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCub Cadet 982Wheel Horse 520H (1988-1989)Difference
TypeIndependent with electric clutchIndependent with Mechanical Clutch—

Tires

SpecCub Cadet 982Wheel Horse 520H (1988-1989)Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded6.5x8—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded9.5x12—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCub Cadet 982Wheel Horse 520H (1988-1989)Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDifferential external discMechanical band—

Electrical

SpecCub Cadet 982Wheel Horse 520H (1988-1989)Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecCub Cadet 982Wheel Horse 520H (1988-1989)Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 55th percentile (19.8 hp)B · 60th percentile (20 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 73rd percentile (47.7 ci)B · 73rd percentile (47.7 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 59th percentile (873 lb)B · 42nd percentile (646 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 72nd percentile (78.3 in)B · 13th percentile (65 in)
A · 982B · 520H (1988-1989)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageCub Cadet 982Full spec pageWheel Horse 520H (1988-1989)