Cub Cadet 282 vs Simplicity 3008 Grabber

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 282

Cub Cadet 282

8 HP · 1979–1984

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Simplicity 3008 Grabber

Simplicity 3008 Grabber

8 HP · 1974–1977

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Cub Cadet 282 and the Simplicity 3008 Grabber deliver the same power: 8 HP.
  • The Cub Cadet 282 is the more recent model: production started in 1979, versus 1974 for the Simplicity 3008 Grabber.
  • The Cub Cadet 282 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 30".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 282Simplicity 3008 Grabber
Power8 HP8 HP
Production years1979–19841974–1977
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders11
Weight—130 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticGear
Gears (fwd/rev)—2 / 1
Wheelbase—114 cm
Length—156 cm
Mower deck36"30"

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