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Cub Cadet 582 vs Cub Cadet CLT-538
Verdict: Cub Cadet 582 vs Cub Cadet CLT-538
The Cub Cadet 582 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 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 International Harvester)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
air-cooledReference
air-cooledReference
Steering
manualReference
manualReference
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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Air cleaner
dry with pre-cleanerReference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Torque
35.0 NmReference
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Torque RPM
2600Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
3.3 LReference
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Sparkplug
RJ-12Reference
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Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
7 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
4.5-inch dry discReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
111 cmReference
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Weight
290 kgReference
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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
95 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
109 cmReference
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Shipping weight
290 kgReference
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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 582 attachments
582 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
13Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
32Reference
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Attachment overview
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
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independentReference
Cub Cadet CLT-538 attachments
38" Mower deck
Cutting width
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96 cmReference
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.