Craftsman 502.60216 vs Cub Cadet CLT-538

Side-by-side specs comparison

Craftsman 502.60216

Craftsman 502.60216

16 HP · 1982

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Cub Cadet CLT-538

Cub Cadet CLT-538

16 HP · 2000–2010

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Craftsman 502.60216 and the Cub Cadet CLT-538 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
  • The Cub Cadet CLT-538 is the more recent model: production started in 2000, versus 1982 for the Craftsman 502.60216.
  • The Craftsman 502.60216 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Craftsman 502.60216Cub Cadet CLT-538
Power16 HP16 HP
Production years19822000–2010
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders2
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)4 / 1
Mower deck42"38"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Craftsman 502.60216 or the Cub Cadet CLT-538?

The Craftsman 502.60216 and the Cub Cadet CLT-538 deliver the same power: 16 HP.

Which is more recent, the Craftsman 502.60216 or the Cub Cadet CLT-538?

The Cub Cadet CLT-538 is the more recent model: production started in 2000, versus 1982 for the Craftsman 502.60216.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman 502.60216 or the Cub Cadet CLT-538?

The Craftsman 502.60216 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

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