Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet 580
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.
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. |