Ariens lawn tractors GT16 vs Cub Cadet 582 Special
Side-by-side specs comparison
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 GT16 | Cub Cadet 582 Special | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1979–1982 | 1980–1985 |
| Fuel | Electric | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | — |
| Weight | 405 kg | 290 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 4 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 121 cm | 111 cm |
| Length | 189 cm | 182 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 44" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Ariens lawn tractors GT16 or the Cub Cadet 582 Special?
The Ariens lawn tractors GT16 and the Cub Cadet 582 Special deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Ariens lawn tractors GT16 or the Cub Cadet 582 Special?
The Cub Cadet 582 Special is the more recent model: production started in 1980, versus 1979 for the Ariens lawn tractors GT16.
Which is heavier, the Ariens lawn tractors GT16 or the Cub Cadet 582 Special?
The Ariens lawn tractors GT16 is heavier: 405 kg versus 290 kg for the Cub Cadet 582 Special.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Ariens lawn tractors GT16 or the Cub Cadet 582 Special?
The Cub Cadet 582 Special has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".