The Cub Cadet 782 coolant capacity is listed as 4 gal (15.1 L). It also lists coolant type ethylene glycol-based coolant and antifreeze mix 50/50 coolant and water mix.
Coolant capacity4 gal (15.1 L)
Coolant typeethylene glycol-based coolant
Antifreeze mix50/50 coolant and water mix
Cub Cadet 782 Coolant Capacity
Cooling system capacity
4 gal (15.1 L)
Radiator capacity
4 gal (15.1 L)
Coolant type
ethylene glycol-based coolant
Antifreeze mix
50/50 coolant and water mix
Engine horsepower
17.4 hp (13 kW)
Engine displacement
3.4 L (204.4 cu in)
Coolant Capacity Comparison Chart
Coolant capacity comparison
This model
4 gal
Average
4 gal
Low
2 gal
High
8 gal
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
17 hp
Average
18 hp
Low
10 hp
High
30 hp
Engine displacement comparison
This model
3.4 L
Average
3.5 L
Low
1.8 L
High
6 L
Cub Cadet 782 Coolant and Engine Notes
Coolant capacity note
For service planning, the Cub Cadet 782 should be treated as 4 gal (15.1 L) coolant capacity. That is a larger cooling system where you should buy extra coolant before draining it
Radiator capacity note
Radiator capacity is listed as 4 gal (15.1 L). The full cooling system can be higher because coolant also sits in the engine and hoses
Coolant type note
Use the right coolant formula for the Cub Cadet 782: ethylene glycol-based coolant. Cheap wrong coolant is not a smart saving if it causes corrosion or deposits
Antifreeze mix note
The 50/50 coolant and water mix mix gives the Cub Cadet 782 coolant system a sensible balance of freeze protection, boil protection and corrosion protection
Engine context note
The Cub Cadet 782 engine data captured here is engine horsepower 17.4 hp (13 kW) and displacement 3.4 L (204.4 cu in). Bigger engines usually need more coolant and more careful refill bleeding
Refill note
Coolant changes are simple but easy to do sloppily. On the Cub Cadet 782, plan around 4 gal (15.1 L) and confirm the final level after air works out of the system
Cub Cadet 782 Coolant Capacity FAQ
What is the cooling system capacity of the Cub Cadet 782?
The Cub Cadet 782 cooling system capacity is shown as 4 gal (15.1 L). That is the number to use before draining the system.
What coolant type should I use in the Cub Cadet 782?
Use ethylene glycol-based coolant. The blunt rule is simple: match the manual’s coolant spec and do not mix unknown coolant formulas.
Should I use straight water in the Cub Cadet 782?
Not for normal long-term use. The Cub Cadet 782 should use 50/50 coolant and water mix or the manual’s specified coolant mix so the system gets corrosion, freeze and boil protection.
Does old coolant matter in the Cub Cadet 782?
Yes. Old coolant can lose protection even if temperature looks normal. The listed service interval for the Cub Cadet 782 is the service interval in the operator manual.
What engine specs affect Cub Cadet 782 coolant capacity?
The captured engine context is horsepower 17.4 hp (13 kW) and displacement 3.4 L (204.4 cu in). Engine size is one reason coolant capacity changes between tractors.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Tractor coolant specs can change by year, market, engine, radiator, cab/heater setup and service procedure. Please check the operator manual, decal information and official cubcadet.com website for official information before draining or refilling the cooling system.
