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Cub Cadet 2164 vs Cub Cadet 580
Verdict: Cub Cadet 2164 vs Cub Cadet 580
The Cub Cadet 2164 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 580 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 2164 is the newer design (1999 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
Image courtesy of Myles M.Reference
air-cooledReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 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
Rated RPM
3350Reference
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Idle RPM
1200-3600Reference
1200-3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
759-3336Reference
Champion RJ-8Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.127 mmReference
0.152 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.127 mmReference
0.203 mmReference
Oil capacity
5.7 LReference
1.9 LReference
Oil change
50 hReference
30 hReference
Fuel system
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downdraft carburetor with integral fuel pumpReference
Point gap
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0.508 mmReference
Transmission
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
Front PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
111 cmReference
Weight
269 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6-6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
20x9-8Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x9-8Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Length
182 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
129 cmReference
8 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
106 cmReference
109 cmReference
Ground clearance
15 cmReference
15 cmReference
Front tread
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73 cmReference
Rear tread
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68 cmReference
Cub Cadet 2164 attachments
2164 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
275Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
gearReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
111 cmReference
Belt
954-3073 (deck)Reference
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Cut height
3 to 10 cmReference
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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
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.