Cub Cadet 582 Special vs John Deere 116

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 582 Special

Cub Cadet 582 Special

16 HP · 1980–1985

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John Deere 116

John Deere 116

16 HP · 1981–1985

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Cub Cadet 582 Special and the John Deere 116 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
  • The John Deere 116 is the more recent model: production started in 1981, versus 1980 for the Cub Cadet 582 Special.
  • The Cub Cadet 582 Special is heavier: 290 kg versus 219 kg for the John Deere 116.
  • The Cub Cadet 582 Special has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 582 SpecialJohn Deere 116
Power16 HP16 HP
Production years1980–19851981–1985
Fuel—Electric
Cylinders—2
Weight290 kg219 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)4 / 15 / 1
Wheelbase111 cm113 cm
Length182 cm161 cm
Mower deck44"38"

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