Cub Cadet 982 vs John Deere 400

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 982

Cub Cadet 982

19 HP · 1979–1986

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John Deere 400

John Deere 400

19 HP · 1975–1983

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Cub Cadet 982 and the John Deere 400 deliver the same power: 19 HP.
  • The Cub Cadet 982 is the more recent model: production started in 1979, versus 1975 for the John Deere 400.
  • The John Deere 400 is heavier: 442 kg versus 396 kg for the Cub Cadet 982.
  • The John Deere 400 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 50".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 982John Deere 400
Power19 HP19 HP
Production years1979–19861975–1983
Weight396 kg442 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase131 cm132 cm
Length199 cm193 cm
Mower deck50"60"

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