Cub Cadet 582 vs Simplicity 16FCH48
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 582 and the Simplicity 16FCH48 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Simplicity 16FCH48 is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1979 for the Cub Cadet 582.
- The Cub Cadet 582 is heavier: 290 kg versus 287 kg for the Simplicity 16FCH48.
- The Simplicity 16FCH48 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 582 | Simplicity 16FCH48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1979–1985 | 1990–1994 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 290 kg | 287 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 111 cm | 101 cm |
| Length | 182 cm | 163 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 48" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 582 or the Simplicity 16FCH48?
The Cub Cadet 582 and the Simplicity 16FCH48 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 582 or the Simplicity 16FCH48?
The Simplicity 16FCH48 is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1979 for the Cub Cadet 582.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 582 or the Simplicity 16FCH48?
The Cub Cadet 582 is heavier: 290 kg versus 287 kg for the Simplicity 16FCH48.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 582 or the Simplicity 16FCH48?
The Simplicity 16FCH48 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 38".

