Cub Cadet 782 vs Simplicity 17GTH-L
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 782 and the Simplicity 17GTH-L deliver the same power: 17 HP.
- The Simplicity 17GTH-L is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1979 for the Cub Cadet 782.
- The Simplicity 17GTH-L is heavier: 366 kg versus 308 kg for the Cub Cadet 782.
- The Simplicity 17GTH-L has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 782 | Simplicity 17GTH-L | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17 HP | 17 HP |
| Production years | 1979–1985 | 1990–1992 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 308 kg | 366 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 111 cm | 128 cm |
| Length | 182 cm | 177 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 782 or the Simplicity 17GTH-L?
The Cub Cadet 782 and the Simplicity 17GTH-L deliver the same power: 17 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 782 or the Simplicity 17GTH-L?
The Simplicity 17GTH-L 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-L?
The Simplicity 17GTH-L is heavier: 366 kg versus 308 kg for the Cub Cadet 782.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 782 or the Simplicity 17GTH-L?
The Simplicity 17GTH-L has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".