Cub Cadet 1604 vs Sabre 1642HV
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1604 and the Sabre 1642HV deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Sabre 1642HV is the more recent model: production started in 1998, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1604.
- The Cub Cadet 1604 is heavier: 290 kg versus 191 kg for the Sabre 1642HV.
- The Sabre 1642HV has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1604 | Sabre 1642HV | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1986 | 1998 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 290 kg | 191 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 111 cm | 113 cm |
| Length | 182 cm | 152 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1604 or the Sabre 1642HV?
The Cub Cadet 1604 and the Sabre 1642HV deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1604 or the Sabre 1642HV?
The Sabre 1642HV is the more recent model: production started in 1998, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1604.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1604 or the Sabre 1642HV?
The Cub Cadet 1604 is heavier: 290 kg versus 191 kg for the Sabre 1642HV.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1604 or the Sabre 1642HV?
The Sabre 1642HV has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".