Bolens G16YT vs Cub Cadet 582
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens G16YT and the Cub Cadet 582 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Bolens G16YT is the more recent model: production started in 1982, versus 1979 for the Cub Cadet 582.
- The Cub Cadet 582 is heavier: 290 kg versus 252 kg for the Bolens G16YT.
- The Bolens G16YT has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens G16YT | Cub Cadet 582 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1982–1984 | 1979–1985 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 252 kg | 290 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 125 cm | 111 cm |
| Length | — | 182 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens G16YT or the Cub Cadet 582?
The Bolens G16YT and the Cub Cadet 582 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Bolens G16YT or the Cub Cadet 582?
The Bolens G16YT is the more recent model: production started in 1982, versus 1979 for the Cub Cadet 582.
Which is heavier, the Bolens G16YT or the Cub Cadet 582?
The Cub Cadet 582 is heavier: 290 kg versus 252 kg for the Bolens G16YT.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens G16YT or the Cub Cadet 582?
The Bolens G16YT has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

