The Cub Cadet 282 tractor fuel tank capacity found is 1 gal (3.8 L). Fuel type is gasoline.
Fuel tank1 gal (3.8 L)
Fuel typegasoline
5-gal cansone 5-gal can
Full fuel weightabout 6 lb (3 kg) of gasoline
Cub Cadet 282 Fuel Tank Specs
Fuel tank capacity
1 gal (3.8 L)
Fuel type
gasoline
Engine model
Briggs & Stratton
Engine horsepower
8 hp
Engine displacement
19.5 cu in (0.32 L)
Fuel capacity per horsepower
0.13 gal per hp
Fuel tank size class
small mower fuel tank
5-gallon fuel cans
one 5-gal can
10-litre fuel jugs
one 10-L jug
Estimated full tank fuel weight
about 6 lb (3 kg) of gasoline
Fuel Tank Benchmarks
Fuel tank capacity benchmark
This model
1.00385 gal
Average
3.5 gal
Low
1.3 gal
High
7.5 gal
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
8 hp
Average
23 hp
Low
12 hp
High
40 hp
Fuel per horsepower benchmark
This model
0.13 gal/hp
Average
0.16 gal/hp
Low
0.06 gal/hp
High
0.35 gal/hp
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for lawn and garden tractors and mowers.
Cub Cadet 282 Fuel Tank FAQ
Fuel tank capacity
The Cub Cadet 282 tractor holds 1 gallons, which is about 3.8 litres. Use that as the refill figure when planning gasoline storage, fuel cans or workshop servicing.
Fuel type
The fuel type found for the Cub Cadet 282 tractor is gasoline. Match the fuel type to the operator manual and the engine fitted to your exact model.
Fuel tank size class
The Cub Cadet 282 is listed as having a small mower fuel tank based on the fuel tank capacity found.
Fuel cans needed from empty
From empty, the Cub Cadet 282 needs one 5-gal can or one 10-L jug to cover a full refill.
Estimated full tank fuel weight
A full tank on the Cub Cadet 282 adds about 6 lb (3 kg) of gasoline before allowing for the tank itself.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Cub Cadet 282 include Briggs & Stratton, 8 hp, 19.5 cu in (0.32 L).
Fuel capacity per horsepower
The fuel capacity per horsepower for the Cub Cadet 282 is 0.13 gal per hp based on the fuel tank and engine horsepower figures found.
Fuel refill planning note
Plan around roughly 1 gal of fuel for a full refill. This is best treated as a short-job or frequent-refill tank. Tank class: small mower fuel tank. Fuel type: gasoline.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official cubcadet.com website for official fuel capacity specifications before refuelling, servicing or buying parts.
