Cub Cadet 782 vs Wheel Horse 417-A

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 782

Cub Cadet 782

17 HP · 1979–1985

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Wheel Horse 417-A

Wheel Horse 417-A

17 HP · 1985–1986

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Cub Cadet 782 and the Wheel Horse 417-A deliver the same power: 17 HP.
  • The Wheel Horse 417-A is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1979 for the Cub Cadet 782.
  • The Cub Cadet 782 is heavier: 308 kg versus 287 kg for the Wheel Horse 417-A.
  • The Cub Cadet 782 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 782Wheel Horse 417-A
Power17 HP17 HP
Production years1979–19851985–1986
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders22
Weight308 kg287 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase111 cm115 cm
Length182 cm165 cm
Mower deck38"36"

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