Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens QS-16 vs Cub Cadet 582

Bolens QS-16 Tractor
BolensModel A

Bolens QS-16

Lawn and Garden

power
16 hp
displacement
35.9 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full QS-16 specs
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Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet 582

Lawn and Garden

power
16 hp
displacement
40 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
3
Full 582 specs
BolensBolens QS-16
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 582

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
QS-1616 hp
58216 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

QS-16 is in the 36th percentile; 582 is in the 36th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 582 higher · +4.1 ci (+11%)
QS-1635.9 ci
58240 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

QS-16 is in the 33rd percentile; 582 is in the 48th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ 582 higher · +1 (+100%)
QS-161
5822
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

QS-16 is in the 17th percentile; 582 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ QS-16 higher · +210 lb (+33%)
QS-16849 lb
582639 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

QS-16 is in the 57th percentile; 582 is in the 41st · 314 models

QS-16 (A)582 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens QS-16Cub Cadet 582Difference
ManufacturerBolensCub Cadet—
ModelQS-16582—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecBolens QS-16Cub Cadet 582Difference
ManufacturerKohlerBriggs & Stratton—
ModelK341401417—
Power Output16hp16hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,600RPMSame
Cylinders12▲ 582+1 · +100%
Displacement35.9ci40ci▲ 582+4.1 ci · +11%
Bore3.7in3.4in▲ QS-16+0.3 in · +9%
Stroke3.3in2.2in▲ QS-16+1.1 in · +50%

Transmission

SpecBolens QS-16Cub Cadet 582Difference
TypeHydrostaticGear type with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens QS-16Cub Cadet 582Difference
Length70.5in71.7in▲ 582+1.2 in · +2%
Width29.9in37.4in▲ 582+7.5 in · +25%
Height44.9in42.9in▲ QS-16+2 in · +5%
Operating Weight849lb639lb▲ QS-16+210 lb · +33%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens QS-16Cub Cadet 582Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens QS-16Cub Cadet 582Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 12,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens QS-16Cub Cadet 582Difference
Hitch CategoryCategory 0Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens QS-16Cub Cadet 582Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDiscWet disc—

Electrical

SpecBolens QS-16Cub Cadet 582Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecBolens QS-16Cub Cadet 582Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator stationSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 36th percentile (16 hp)B · 36th percentile (16 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 33rd percentile (35.9 ci)B · 48th percentile (40 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 17th percentile (1)B · 50th percentile (2)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 57th percentile (849 lb)B · 41st percentile (639 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 47th percentile (70.5 in)B · 50th percentile (71.7 in)
A · QS-16B · 582Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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