Cub Cadet 582 Special

The Cub Cadet 582 Special is a tractor produced by Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 655 cc 40 ci engine. The rated power output is 16 hp 11.9 kW. Transmission: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 640 lbs 290 kg.

Overview

	1980 - 1985 Model year 1980-19811982-1985 IH 82 SeriesGarden tractor
1980 - 1985
Model year 1980-19811982-1985
IH 82 Series
Garden tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)
Garden tractor
Built in Louisville, Kentucky, USA
The Cub Cadet 582 Special was an economy version of the 582. It was the same engine as the 582, but used a belt-driven Peerless transmission found on the 482. This enabled the 582 Special to retail for about $500 less than a regular 582 when new.

Cub Cadet 582 Special Engine
16HP Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	4 gal 15.1 L
Engine details ...

Cub Cadet 582 Special Transmission
4-speed gear
Transmission details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering	manual
Wet disc brakes
Open operator station.

Power Take-off (PTO)
Front PTO	independent
Clutch	electric

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	44 inches 111 cm
Weight	640 lbs 290 kg
Front tire	16x6.50-8
Rear tire	23x10.50-12
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Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	13
Battery volts	12
Battery AH	32

References
Buyer's Guide 1982 published by International Harvester

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
Air cleaner	dry with pre-cleaner
Rated RPM	3600
Torque	25.8 lb-ft 35.0 Nm
Torque RPM	2600
Starter volts	12
Sparkplug	Champion RJ-12
Sparkplug gap	0.030 inches 0.762 mm
Point gap	0.020 inches 0.508 mm
Oil capacity	1.75 qts 1.7 L
Oil change	30 h

Transmission

Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse gear

Manufacturer	Peerless
Type	gear
Gears	4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch	belt and pulley
The Cub Cadet 582 Special used a Peerless transaxle in place of the Cub Cadet transmission found on the regular 582. The engine was connected to a right-angle gearbox which drove the transmission via a belt.

Dimensions

Cub Cadet 582 Special Tires
Lawn/turf front	16x6.50-8
Lawn/turf rear	23x10.50-12

Dimensions
Wheelbase	44 inches 111 cm
Length	72 inches 182 cm
Width	37.75 inches 95 cm
Height (steering wheel)	43 inches 109 cm
Shipping weight	640 lbs 290 kg
Ground clearance	6 inches 15 cm
Front tread	29 inches 73 cm
Rear tread	27 inches 68 cm

Attachments

44" Mower deck
Type	mid-mount Cub Cadet
	manual lift
Cutting width	44 inches 111 cm

Photos

Cub Cadet 582 Special

Cub Cadet 582 Special operator station and controls.