Craftsman 536.25257 vs Cub Cadet 580
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Craftsman 536.25257 and the Cub Cadet 580 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Craftsman 536.25257 is the more recent model: production started in 1995, versus 1982 for the Cub Cadet 580.
- The Cub Cadet 580 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 43".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman 536.25257 | Cub Cadet 580 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1995–1996 | 1982–1984 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Electric |
| Cylinders | 1 | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 4 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 111 cm |
| Length | — | 182 cm |
| Mower deck | 43" | 44" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 536.25257 or the Cub Cadet 580?
The Craftsman 536.25257 and the Cub Cadet 580 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Craftsman 536.25257 or the Cub Cadet 580?
The Craftsman 536.25257 is the more recent model: production started in 1995, versus 1982 for the Cub Cadet 580.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 536.25257 or the Cub Cadet 580?
The Cub Cadet 580 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 43".