Cub Cadet

582 Special

Lawn tractor · 1980–1985 · 16 hp

The Cub Cadet 582 Special is a lawn tractor manufactured from 1980 to 1985. It features a Briggs & Stratton 401417 engine, and manual steering. The transmission is a belt-driven gear type with 4 forward and 1 reverse.

Engine

EngineBriggs & Stratton 401417
Fuel Typegasoline
Cylinders2
Coolingair-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twin
Displacement40 ci (655 cc)
Bore3.44 in (87 mm)
Stroke2.16 in (55 mm)
Power Gross16 hp (11.9 kW)
Torque Peak25.8 lb-ft (35 Nm)
Torque Peak2,600 RPM
Air Cleanerdry with pre-cleaner
Fuel Systemdowndraft carburetor with integral fuel pump
Starter Volts12
Starter Typeelectric
Oil Capacity1.75 qts (1.7 L)
ManufacturerBriggs & Stratton
Sparkplug Gap0.03 in (0.76 mm)
Oil Change Interval Hours30

Transmission

Transmission Typebelt-driven gear
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse
Clutchbelt and pulley
Available Options4-speed gear

PTO

Front Typeindependent
Clutchelectric

Hitch

Rear Typesleeve hitch

Dimensions

Length72 in (182 cm)
Width37.75 in (95 cm)
Height43 in (109 cm)
Wheelbase44 in (111 cm)
Ground Clearance6 in (15 cm)
Front Tread29 in (73 cm)
Rear Tread27 in (68 cm)

Weight

Weight640 lbs (290 kg)
Shipping640 lbs (290 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Ag16x6.50-8
Rear Ag23x10.50-12

Fuel

Capacity4 gal (15.1 L)

Steering

Typemanual