Bolens H16XT vs Cub Cadet 1604
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens H16XT 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 1981 for the Bolens H16XT.
- The Bolens H16XT is heavier: 353 kg versus 290 kg for the Cub Cadet 1604.
- The Bolens H16XT has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens H16XT | Cub Cadet 1604 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1981–1983 | 1985–1986 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 353 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 H16XT or the Cub Cadet 1604?
The Bolens H16XT and the Cub Cadet 1604 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Bolens H16XT or the Cub Cadet 1604?
The Cub Cadet 1604 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1981 for the Bolens H16XT.
Which is heavier, the Bolens H16XT or the Cub Cadet 1604?
The Bolens H16XT is heavier: 353 kg versus 290 kg for the Cub Cadet 1604.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens H16XT or the Cub Cadet 1604?
The Bolens H16XT has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".