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Cub Cadet 1641 vs Cub Cadet 580
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1641 vs Cub Cadet 580
The Cub Cadet 1641 and the Cub Cadet 580 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Cub Cadet 1641 holds more fuel (18.9 L vs 15.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 1641 is the newer design (1992 vs 1982). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference
air-cooledReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
18.9 LReference
15.1 LReference
Displacement
29.3 ciReference
40 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
68 x 66 mmReference
87 x 55 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.8 LReference
1.9 LReference
Fuel system
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downdraft carburetor with integral fuel pumpReference
Idle RPM
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1200-3600Reference
Sparkplug
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Champion RJ-8Reference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Point gap
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0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
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0.152 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.203 mmReference
Oil change
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30 hReference
Transmission
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
gearReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
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PeerlessReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
belt and pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
118 cmReference
111 cmReference
Weight
357 kgReference
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Front tire
16x6.5-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
23x10.5-12Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.5-12Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Length
182 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
95 cmReference
8 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
111 cmReference
109 cmReference
Front axle
Cast-ironReference
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Ground clearance
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15 cmReference
Front tread
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73 cmReference
Rear tread
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68 cmReference
Cub Cadet 1641 attachments
1641 Serial Number Location
1641 Serial Numbers
1992
821101Reference
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1993
836001Reference
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1994
851001Reference
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1995
864501Reference
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1996
880001Reference
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1997
889001Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
440Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
580
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Cub Cadet yellowReference
582 Special
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IH redReference
Cub Cadet 580 attachments
580 Serial Numbers
1982
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700000Reference
1983
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712900Reference
1984
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724525Reference
Location:
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Serial number plate on the left side of the tractor frame, above the foot rest.Reference
44" Mower deck
Cutting width
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111 cmReference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.