Cub Cadet 582 Special vs Simplicity 16FCH48
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 582 Special and the Simplicity 16FCH48 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Simplicity 16FCH48 is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1980 for the Cub Cadet 582 Special.
- The Cub Cadet 582 Special is heavier: 290 kg versus 287 kg for the Simplicity 16FCH48.
- The Simplicity 16FCH48 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 44".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 582 Special | Simplicity 16FCH48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1980–1985 | 1990–1994 |
| Fuel | — | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Weight | 290 kg | 287 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 111 cm | 101 cm |
| Length | 182 cm | 163 cm |
| Mower deck | 44" | 48" |