Bolens H16XL vs Cub Cadet 1605
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens H16XL 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 1978 for the Bolens H16XL.
- The Bolens H16XL is heavier: 367 kg versus 239 kg for the Cub Cadet 1605.
- The Cub Cadet 1605 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens H16XL | Cub Cadet 1605 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1978–1979 | 1985–1986 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Electric |
| Cylinders | 1 | — |
| Weight | 367 kg | 239 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 124 cm | 114 cm |
| Length | 179 cm | 173 cm |
| Cab | Yes | — |
| Mower deck | 42" | 44" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens H16XL or the Cub Cadet 1605?
The Bolens H16XL and the Cub Cadet 1605 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Bolens H16XL or the Cub Cadet 1605?
The Cub Cadet 1605 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 1605?
The Bolens H16XL is heavier: 367 kg versus 239 kg for the Cub Cadet 1605.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens H16XL or the Cub Cadet 1605?
The Cub Cadet 1605 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".