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Cub Cadet 580 vs Cub Cadet CLT-538
Verdict: Cub Cadet 580 vs Cub Cadet CLT-538
The Cub Cadet 580 and the Cub Cadet CLT-538 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 CLT-538 is the newer design (2005 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-cooledReference
air-cooledReference
Steering
manualReference
manualReference
Variants
580
Cub Cadet yellowReference
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582 Special
IH redReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
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Displacement
40 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
87 x 55 mmReference
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Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Fuel system
downdraft carburetor with integral fuel pumpReference
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Idle RPM
1200-3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RJ-8Reference
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Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Point gap
0.508 mmReference
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Intake valve clearance
0.152 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.203 mmReference
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Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
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Oil change
30 hReference
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Transmission
Transmission
PeerlessReference
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Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
7 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
belt and pulleyReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
111 cmReference
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Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
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Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
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Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
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Length
182 cmReference
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Width
8 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
109 cmReference
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Ground clearance
15 cmReference
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Front tread
73 cmReference
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Rear tread
68 cmReference
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Cub Cadet 580 attachments
580 Serial Numbers
1982
700000Reference
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1983
712900Reference
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1984
724525Reference
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Location:
Serial number plate on the left side of the tractor frame, above the foot rest.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
44" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Cutting width
111 cmReference
96 cmReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
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independentReference
Cub Cadet CLT-538 attachments
Attachment overview
38" 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.