Bolens H16XL vs Cub Cadet 1604
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens H16XL 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 1978 for the Bolens H16XL.
- The Bolens H16XL is heavier: 367 kg versus 290 kg for the Cub Cadet 1604.
- The Bolens H16XL has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens H16XL | Cub Cadet 1604 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1978–1979 | 1985–1986 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Weight | 367 kg | 290 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 4 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 124 cm | 111 cm |
| Length | 179 cm | 182 cm |
| Cab | Yes | — |
| Mower deck | 42" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens H16XL or the Cub Cadet 1604?
The Bolens H16XL and the Cub Cadet 1604 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Bolens H16XL or the Cub Cadet 1604?
The Cub Cadet 1604 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1978 for the Bolens H16XL.
Which is heavier, the Bolens H16XL or the Cub Cadet 1604?
The Bolens H16XL is heavier: 367 kg versus 290 kg for the Cub Cadet 1604.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens H16XL or the Cub Cadet 1604?
The Bolens H16XL has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".