Cub Cadet 782 vs Simplicity 17GTH
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 782 and the Simplicity 17GTH deliver the same power: 17 HP.
- The Simplicity 17GTH is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1979 for the Cub Cadet 782.
- The Cub Cadet 782 is heavier: 308 kg versus 232 kg for the Simplicity 17GTH.
- The Simplicity 17GTH has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 782 | Simplicity 17GTH | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17 HP | 17 HP |
| Production years | 1979–1985 | 1990–1991 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 308 kg | 232 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 111 cm | 122 cm |
| Length | 182 cm | 170 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 782 or the Simplicity 17GTH?
The Cub Cadet 782 and the Simplicity 17GTH deliver the same power: 17 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 782 or the Simplicity 17GTH?
The Simplicity 17GTH is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1979 for the Cub Cadet 782.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 782 or the Simplicity 17GTH?
The Cub Cadet 782 is heavier: 308 kg versus 232 kg for the Simplicity 17GTH.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 782 or the Simplicity 17GTH?
The Simplicity 17GTH has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

