Bolens G16XT vs Cub Cadet 580
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens G16XT and the Cub Cadet 580 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 580 is the more recent model: production started in 1982, versus 1981 for the Bolens G16XT.
- The Cub Cadet 580 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens G16XT | Cub Cadet 580 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1981–1983 | 1982–1984 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Electric |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Weight | 312 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 1 | 4 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 124 cm | 111 cm |
| Length | 179 cm | 182 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 44" |