Bolens 1600H vs Cub Cadet 1604
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 1600H and the Cub Cadet 1604 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1604 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1983 for the Bolens 1600H.
- The Bolens 1600H is heavier: 356 kg versus 290 kg for the Cub Cadet 1604.
- The Bolens 1600H has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 1600H | Cub Cadet 1604 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1983–1989 | 1985–1986 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 356 kg | 290 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 4 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 124 cm | 111 cm |
| Length | 179 cm | 182 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 1600H or the Cub Cadet 1604?
The Bolens 1600H and the Cub Cadet 1604 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Bolens 1600H or the Cub Cadet 1604?
The Cub Cadet 1604 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1983 for the Bolens 1600H.
Which is heavier, the Bolens 1600H or the Cub Cadet 1604?
The Bolens 1600H is heavier: 356 kg versus 290 kg for the Cub Cadet 1604.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 1600H or the Cub Cadet 1604?
The Bolens 1600H has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

