Cub Cadet 802 Horsepower (8 hp)

Quick answer:

The Cub Cadet 802 tractor engine horsepower found is 8 hp.

Engine HP8 hp
Power / weight10 hp per 1,000 lb

Cub Cadet 802 Horsepower Specs

Engine horsepower 8 hp
Rated engine RPM 3,600 rpm
Engine displacement 14.3 cu in (0.23 L)
Engine model Briggs & Stratton 1-cylinder
Operating weight 800 lb (363 kg)
Power-to-weight 10 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

Operating weight benchmark

This model

800 lb

Average

1,200 lb

Low

500 lb

High

2,600 lb

Power-to-weight benchmark

This model

10 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 802 Horsepower FAQ

Engine horsepower The Cub Cadet 802 tractor engine horsepower found is 8 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
Horsepower class The Cub Cadet 802 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 802 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 802 include Briggs & Stratton 1-cylinder and 14.3 cu in (0.23 L) displacement.
Operating weight The operating weight found for the Cub Cadet 802 is 800 lb (363 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 802 is 10 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note When comparing the Cub Cadet 802, start with the listed engine horsepower and then check PTO power if you are sizing 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.