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Cub Cadet 2166 vs Cub Cadet 582
Verdict: Cub Cadet 2166 vs Cub Cadet 582
The Cub Cadet 2166 and the Cub Cadet 582 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 is the lighter machine (290 kg vs 333 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 582 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 7.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 2166 is the newer design (2000 vs 1979). 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 International Harvester)Reference
air-cooledReference
air-cooledReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.9 LReference
15.1 LReference
Displacement
26 ciReference
40 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
90 x 68 mmReference
87 x 55 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Idle RPM
1400-3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Oil capacity
5.7 LReference
3.3 LReference
Oil change
100 hReference
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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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RJ-12Reference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
4.5-inch dry discReference
Front PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
111 cmReference
Weight
333 kgReference
290 kgReference
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
Height (steering wheel)
106 cmReference
109 cmReference
Shipping weight
333 kgReference
290 kgReference
Ground clearance
15 cmReference
15 cmReference
Front tread
76 cmReference
73 cmReference
Rear tread
69 cmReference
68 cmReference
Width
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95 cmReference
Cub Cadet 2166 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
13Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
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32Reference
Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
gearReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
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Overall width
129 cmReference
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Cub Cadet 582 attachments
582 Serial Number Location
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.