Bolens H-16 vs Cub Cadet 1604
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens H-16 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 1973 for the Bolens H-16.
- The Bolens H-16 is heavier: 299 kg versus 290 kg for the Cub Cadet 1604.
- The Bolens H-16 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens H-16 | Cub Cadet 1604 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1973–1977 | 1985–1986 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Weight | 299 kg | 290 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 4 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 107 cm | 111 cm |
| Length | 158 cm | 182 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens H-16 or the Cub Cadet 1604?
The Bolens H-16 and the Cub Cadet 1604 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Bolens H-16 or the Cub Cadet 1604?
The Cub Cadet 1604 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1973 for the Bolens H-16.
Which is heavier, the Bolens H-16 or the Cub Cadet 1604?
The Bolens H-16 is heavier: 299 kg versus 290 kg for the Cub Cadet 1604.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens H-16 or the Cub Cadet 1604?
The Bolens H-16 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".