Cub Cadet 582 Special

Paul,

I went to the site that you recommended and as near as I can determine my machine was built in 1981. My serial # 2050596U690513.

Here is another question for the forum, the rear wheel rims are reversable for either a wide or narrow stance, would wide or narrow be most ideal for mowing? It is currently in the wide stance.

Dan
 
If you mow on a hillside, wide will make it more stable, but if on flat ground, narrow will make cutting around cornere easier if theat doesn't create a problem with clearance of the deck.
 
Dan
It was built the last day of production in Feb 81 (only 11 more built in Feb)
The numbers you listed break down as follow's:
205 says it is a Cub Cadet
0596 is the 'Kind Code" and means 582S
U means it was built in the USA
The last 6 digits are the serial number.
The earlier Cub Cadet do not have anything but the serial number.

Actually, unless someone has changed the wheels and tires, the wheel are not really reversible. The valve stem goes to the outside on Cub Cadets, and you will probably find that if you try to turn them around, that the deep offset will cause the tire/wheel to hit the inside of the fender, or the brake on the left side, before you can bolt them up. Now if it has wheels with the valve inside and the deep offset on the outside, the wheels are from another brand of tractor like JD . It should have 23-10.50-12 rear tires on it.
 
Thanks John and Paul. I had the rear tires off and they looked reversable, so I thought that there was a wide stance and a narrow, like the CUB. I'm sure now that I'm wrong.

So Paul, did I understand correctly that this Cadet was built on the last day of IH production before MTD took over? If that is so, wow!

Dan
 
Jim is correct.

It was built on the last day of production for the month of Feb, 81. The first serial number used for the month of March, 81, was 690524, 11 tractors after yours.

S/N 694101 was the last 582S built by IH, and was built in April 81.
 
Thanks! Does the fact that the Tractor was so close to the end of production at IH add value down the road?

What technique do you Fellas use for sharpening mower blades? Do you use a hand held grinder? How sharp do you make the blades?

Dan
 
Dan:

I use a 6" Bench Grinder and my father-in-law uses an 8" Bench Grinder. The 6 is okay, the 8 is much better What is even better than that is the old wet stones that you cranked by hand - now those put a proper edge on mower knives, axes, chisels - you name it.

I have not tried my angle grinder to sharpen mower knives.
 
I quit using my bench grinder when I got my angle grindet about 6 or 7 years ago. The sharper they are, the better they will cut, howeveer, if you get too fine an edge it dulls easier. as a side note, after about 10 minutes of mowing youe would be amazed how much of the edge is taken off.
 
Dan
I doubt that being close to the end of IH production will add any value. If it was the last one of any model it might jack up the value a little, but only to a collector. The 582S is not high on the list of desired, or 'gotta have' models, as far as collectors are concerned.
 
Rudi I would like to have one of those old hand cranked wet stones. John what exactly is an angle gindit? Guys I think that Paul needs to get one of these 582S, it will grow on him!

When your sharpening your mower blades how much do you worry about balance, that is taking more off one blade than another in an effort to get that nasty nick out?

Dan
 
I don't type very good, but here's a picture.
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I use the same type grinder as John to sharpen mower blades. I have one of the cheap balancing gizmos.

Rocks and Missouri. Big dings I leave alone - I don't try to sharpen them out. I sharpen the blade until most of it is sharp, then balance. This is for mowers used on the acreage. The house lawnmower, I do a better job of sharpening - don't have the rock problem.

Eugene.
 
Dan
I've got a Peerless transaxle laying here when you need it. I don't have any extra fixes for the Briggs and Scrapum engine :lol: :roll:
 
I'm really milking this thread :lol:

Anyway, that is what I have always used what I call a side or angle grinder, sorry John I thought you were referring to some new fandagled thing! I have found that a back up pad and a heavy grit sanding disc will do a nice job as well.

How does one go about getting the correct paint codes and new decals for the 582 S? Mine is Red with cream rims? I know the decal kits for the Cubs are available but I have not seen anything for this vintage Cadet.

Dan
 
The red is the same as the Farmall/IH 2150 red, the white is IH 935 white, both available from a Case IH dealer (Case New Holland or CNH to be correct), or both can be mixed by automotive paint dealers. The IH 935 white is the only tractor white available from Case IH. The earlier IH901 and IH902 white's must be mixed by auto paint dealers.

Some Cub Cadet decals are available from Cub Cadet or CNH, but I am not sure about the 582S. Ckeck with Ken Updike at http://www.cngco.com/
 
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