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Cub Cadet 580

Cub Cadet 580 tractor
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The Cub Cadet 580 is a garden tractor produced from 1982 to 1984 by Cub Cadet, a part of MTD. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cylinder air-cooled gasoline engine, a 4-speed gear transmission by Peerless, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and disc brakes. The tractor has a wheelbase of 44 inches and uses 16x6.50-8 front tires and 23x10.50-12 rear tires. It comes with a 44-inch mid-mount mower deck with manual lift. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with a 15 amp alternator charging system. Variants include the 582 Special in IH red and the 580 in Cub Cadet yellow.
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Power16 hp
Founded44" deck
Model580

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 580

Engine

Type:gasoline, 2-cylinder, air-cooled
Starter:electric
Idle RPM:1200-3600
Fuel tank:4 gal (15.1 L)
Point gap:0.020 inches (0.508 mm)
Sparkplug:Champion RJ-8
Bore/Stroke:3.4375x2.156 inches (87 x 55 mm)
Fuel system:downdraft carburetor with integral fuel pump
Displacement:655 cc (40 ci)
Engine model:Briggs & Stratton 401417
Oil capacity:1.75 qts (1.7 L)
Power (gross):16 hp (11.9 kW)
Sparkplug gap:0.030 inches (0.762 mm)
Starter volts:12
Oil change interval:30 h
Intake valve clearance:0.006 inches (cold) (0.152 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance:0.008 inches (cold) (0.203 mm)

Overview

Power:16.0 hp
Category:Garden tractor
Production years:1982 - 1984

Dimensions

Width:3.25 inches (8 cm)
Length:72 inches (182 cm)
Rear tire:23x10.50-12
Wheelbase:44 inches (111 cm)
Front tire:16x6.50-8
Rear tread:26.8 inches (68 cm)
Front tread:29 inches (73 cm)
Ground clearance:6 inches (15 cm)
Height (steering wheel):43 inches (109 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:15
Charging system:alternator

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Disc brakes
Steering:manual
Operator station:Open operator station

Attachments

Lift:manual lift
Type:mid-mount Cub Cadet
Mower deck:44" mid-mount mower deck
Cutting width:44 inches (111 cm)

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch:belt and pulley
Oil capacity:2 qts (1.9 L)
Transmission manufacturer:Peerless

Serial numbers

1982:700000
1983:712900
1984:724525
Location:Serial number plate on the left side of the tractor frame, above the foot rest.