Cub Cadet 582 Special vs Simplicity 16GTH

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 582 Special

Cub Cadet 582 Special

16 HP · 1980–1985

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Simplicity 16GTH

Simplicity 16GTH

16 HP · 1990–1991

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Cub Cadet 582 Special and the Simplicity 16GTH deliver the same power: 16 HP.
  • The Simplicity 16GTH 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 219 kg for the Simplicity 16GTH.
  • The Cub Cadet 582 Special has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 582 SpecialSimplicity 16GTH
Power16 HP16 HP
Production years1980–19851990–1991
Fuel—Gasoline
Cylinders—2
Weight290 kg219 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)4 / 1—
Wheelbase111 cm122 cm
Length182 cm170 cm
Mower deck44"42"

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