Compare/Cub Cadet 1641 vs Cub Cadet 582 Special

Cub Cadet 1641 vs Cub Cadet 582 Special

Verdict: Cub Cadet 1641 vs Cub Cadet 582 Special

The Cub Cadet 1641 and the Cub Cadet 582 Special 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 582 Special is the lighter machine (290 kg vs 357 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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 1980). 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

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Best match

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

16 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference

PeerlessReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference

The Cub Cadet 582 Special used a Peerless transaxle in place of the Cub Cadet transmission found on the regular 582. The engine was connected to a right-angle gearbox which drove the transmission via a belt.Reference

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

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

1.8 LReference

1.7 LReference

Fuel system

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downdraft carburetor with integral fuel pumpReference

Air cleaner

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dry with pre-cleanerReference

Torque

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35.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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2600Reference

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

Oil change

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30 hReference

Transmission

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Clutch/brakeReference

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ThrottleReference

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Gear shiftReference

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

belt-driven gearReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Front PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

belt and pulleyReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

118 cmReference

111 cmReference

Weight

357 kgReference

290 kgReference

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

Width

95 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

111 cmReference

109 cmReference

Front axle

Cast-ironReference

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Shipping weight

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290 kgReference

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

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

15Reference

13Reference

Battery CCA

440Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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32Reference

Attachment overview

Variants

580

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Cub Cadet yellowReference

582 Special

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IH redReference

Cub Cadet 582 Special attachments

582 Special Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number plate on the left side of the tractor frame.Reference

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.