Ariens lawn tractors GT16 vs Cub Cadet 582 Special

Side-by-side specs comparison

Ariens lawn tractors GT16

Ariens lawn tractors GT16

16 HP · 1979–1982

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Cub Cadet 582 Special

Cub Cadet 582 Special

16 HP · 1980–1985

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Ariens lawn tractors GT16 and the Cub Cadet 582 Special deliver the same power: 16 HP.
  • The Cub Cadet 582 Special is the more recent model: production started in 1980, versus 1979 for the Ariens lawn tractors GT16.
  • The Ariens lawn tractors GT16 is heavier: 405 kg versus 290 kg for the Cub Cadet 582 Special.
  • The Cub Cadet 582 Special has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".

Full specs comparison

Ariens lawn tractors GT16Cub Cadet 582 Special
Power16 HP16 HP
Production years1979–19821980–1985
FuelElectric—
Cylinders1—
Weight405 kg290 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticGear
Gears (fwd/rev)—4 / 1
Wheelbase121 cm111 cm
Length189 cm182 cm
Mower deck42"44"

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