The Cub Cadet 282 tractor engine horsepower found is 8 hp. PTO horsepower found is also 8 hp.
Engine HP8 hp
PTO HP8 hp
Power / weight16.7 hp per 1,000 lb
Cub Cadet 282 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
8 hp
PTO horsepower
8 hp
Rated engine RPM
3,600 rpm
Engine displacement
19.4 cu in (0.32 L)
Engine model
Briggs & Stratton 318cc single-cylinder
Operating weight
480 lb (218 kg)
Power-to-weight
16.7 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
low-power mower / garden tractor
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
8 hp
Average
23 hp
Low
12 hp
High
40 hp
PTO horsepower benchmark
This model
8 hp
Average
18 hp
Low
8 hp
High
35 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
480 lb
Average
1,200 lb
Low
500 lb
High
2,600 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
16.7 hp/1k lb
Average
20 hp/1k lb
Low
12 hp/1k lb
High
35 hp/1k lb
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for lawn and garden tractors and mowers.
Cub Cadet 282 Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Cub Cadet 282 tractor engine horsepower found is 8 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
PTO horsepower
The PTO horsepower found for the Cub Cadet 282 is 8 hp. Confirm this against the operator manual because PTO output is often lower than engine horsepower.
Horsepower class
The Cub Cadet 282 is listed as low-power mower / garden tractor based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM
The rated engine speed found for the Cub Cadet 282 is 3,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Cub Cadet 282 include Briggs & Stratton 318cc single-cylinder and 19.4 cu in (0.32 L) displacement.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Cub Cadet 282 is 480 lb (218 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Cub Cadet 282 is 16.7 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
For the Cub Cadet 282, engine horsepower and PTO horsepower are both listed as 8 hp; confirm the PTO rating in the manual before buying PTO-driven implements.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official cubcadet.com website for official horsepower, PTO horsepower, engine RPM, torque and operating-weight specifications before buying implements or servicing the machine.
