Cub Cadet 580
The Cub Cadet 580 is a tractor produced by Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 655 cc 40 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 16 hp / 11.9 kW. Transmission: Peerless.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 16 hp / 11.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
4 gal
15.1 L
Transmission
Peerless
Overview
 | 1982 - 1984
Garden tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Cub Cadet (a part of MTD) |
Garden tractor | |
Variants | |
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582 Special | IH red |
580 | Cub Cadet yellow |
Cub Cadet 580 Engine | |
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16HP Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 4 gal
15.1 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Cub Cadet 580 Transmission | |
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4-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 44 inches
111 cm |
Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 15 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Tractors published in 1984, by Cub Cadet |
Engine
Engine Detail — 655 cc / 40 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Briggs & Stratton 401417 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled |
Displacement | 655 cc
40 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.4375x2.156 inches
87 x 55 mm |
Power (gross) | 16 hp
11.9 kW |
Fuel system | downdraft carburetor with integral fuel pump |
Idle RPM | 1200-3600 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug | Champion RJ-8 |
Sparkplug gap | 0.030 inches
0.762 mm |
Point gap | 0.020 inches
0.508 mm |
Intake valve clearance | 0.006 inches (cold)
0.152 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.008 inches (cold)
0.203 mm |
Oil capacity | 1.75 qts
1.7 L |
Oil change | 30 h |
Transmission
Transmission — Peerless
Transmission | Peerless |
Type | gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | belt and pulley |
Oil capacity | 2 qts
1.9 L |
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Dimensions
Cub Cadet 580 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 16x6.50-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 23x10.50-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 44 inches
111 cm |
Length | 72 inches
182 cm |
Width | 3.25 inches
8 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 43 inches
109 cm |
Ground clearance | 6 inches
15 cm |
Front tread | 29 inches
73 cm |
Rear tread | 26.8 inches
68 cm |
Attachments
44" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Cub Cadet |
manual lift | |
Cutting width | 44 inches
111 cm |
Photos
Cub Cadet 580
Cub Cadet 580
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 580 based on its 16 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 1 to 2 Bottom (12")1 - 2 铧 (30 cm) | Light Duty | Ideal for garden plots and light sandy soil. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 4 ft (48 in)1.2 m | Light Duty | Pasture clipping and light brush under 1" diameter. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 42 to 48 in105 - 120 cm | Light Duty | Covers compact tractor tire width. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 580.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 4.8 hrs
Approximately 4.8 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (4 gal / 15.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.8 gal/hr (3.1 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 580 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors Cub Cadet 580.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)16 hp
Kilowatts (kW)11.9 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)16.2 PS
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