Bolens 966 vs Cub Cadet 1604
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 966 and the Cub Cadet 1604 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Bolens 966 is the more recent model: production started in 1991, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1604.
- The Bolens 966 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 966 | Cub Cadet 1604 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1991–1993 | 1985–1986 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | — | 290 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 4 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 111 cm |
| Length | — | 182 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 966 or the Cub Cadet 1604?
The Bolens 966 and the Cub Cadet 1604 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Bolens 966 or the Cub Cadet 1604?
The Bolens 966 is the more recent model: production started in 1991, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1604.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 966 or the Cub Cadet 1604?
The Bolens 966 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".