Cub Cadet 1604 vs Sabre 1646HS
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1604 and the Sabre 1646HS deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Sabre 1646HS is the more recent model: production started in 1996, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1604.
- The Cub Cadet 1604 is heavier: 290 kg versus 191 kg for the Sabre 1646HS.
- The Sabre 1646HS has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1604 | Sabre 1646HS | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1986 | 1996–1999 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 |
| 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" | 46" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1604 or the Sabre 1646HS?
The Cub Cadet 1604 and the Sabre 1646HS deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1604 or the Sabre 1646HS?
The Sabre 1646HS is the more recent model: production started in 1996, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1604.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1604 or the Sabre 1646HS?
The Cub Cadet 1604 is heavier: 290 kg versus 191 kg for the Sabre 1646HS.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1604 or the Sabre 1646HS?
The Sabre 1646HS has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 38".