Ariens lawn tractors S-16 vs Cub Cadet 1605
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Ariens lawn tractors S-16 and the Cub Cadet 1605 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1605 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1973 for the Ariens lawn tractors S-16.
- The Ariens lawn tractors S-16 is heavier: 337 kg versus 239 kg for the Cub Cadet 1605.
- The Cub Cadet 1605 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Ariens lawn tractors S-16 | Cub Cadet 1605 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1973–1975 | 1985–1986 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Cylinders | 1 | — |
| Weight | 337 kg | 239 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 121 cm | 114 cm |
| Length | 188 cm | 173 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 44" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Ariens lawn tractors S-16 or the Cub Cadet 1605?
The Ariens lawn tractors S-16 and the Cub Cadet 1605 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Ariens lawn tractors S-16 or the Cub Cadet 1605?
The Cub Cadet 1605 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1973 for the Ariens lawn tractors S-16.
Which is heavier, the Ariens lawn tractors S-16 or the Cub Cadet 1605?
The Ariens lawn tractors S-16 is heavier: 337 kg versus 239 kg for the Cub Cadet 1605.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Ariens lawn tractors S-16 or the Cub Cadet 1605?
The Cub Cadet 1605 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".
Other comparisons
Ariens lawn tractors S-16 vs Cub Cadet 169Ariens lawn tractors S-16 vs John Deere 300Ariens lawn tractors S-16 vs Simplicity 3416HAriens lawn tractors S-16 vs Simplicity 3416SBolens 3016G vs Cub Cadet 1605Bolens 3016H vs Cub Cadet 1605Cub Cadet 1605 vs John Deere 330Cub Cadet 1605 vs Simplicity 6216