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Cub Cadet 3165 vs Cub Cadet 580
Verdict: Cub Cadet 3165 vs Cub Cadet 580
The Cub Cadet 3165 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 3165 holds more fuel (17.0 L vs 15.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 3165 is the newer design (1998 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
Vanguard 303447Reference
air-cooledReference
Original price
$5,100 (1999 )Reference
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Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
17.0 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
Compression
8.5:1Reference
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Rated RPM
3350Reference
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Idle RPM
1400-3600Reference
1200-3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
4.3 LReference
1.9 LReference
Sparkplug
Champion RC12YCReference
Champion RJ-8Reference
Fuel system
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downdraft carburetor with integral fuel pumpReference
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
Transmission
Hydro-Gear BDU-21LReference
PeerlessReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
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Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electro-pneumatic idlerReference
belt and pulleyReference
Front PTO Type
shaft (SAE BB)Reference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
125 cmReference
111 cmReference
Weight
120 kgReference
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Front tire
16x7.5-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
24x10.5-12Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x7.5-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
24x10.5-12Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Length
183 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
106 cmReference
8 cmReference
Height
110 cmReference
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Ground clearance
15 cmReference
15 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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109 cmReference
Front tread
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73 cmReference
Rear tread
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68 cmReference
Cub Cadet 3165 attachments
3165 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number decal on the left side of the frame, above the front axle.Reference
Serial number plate on the left side of the tractor frame, above the foot rest.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
16Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
435Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
48" Mower deck
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
gearReference
Cutting width
121 cmReference
111 cmReference
Drive
shaftReference
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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
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.