Cub Cadet 1604 vs Scotts 42589X
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1604 and the Scotts 42589X deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Scotts 42589X is the more recent model: production started in 1998, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1604.
- The Scotts 42589X has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1604 | Scotts 42589X | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1986 | 1998–1999 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Weight | 290 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 111 cm | — |
| Length | 182 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1604 or the Scotts 42589X?
The Cub Cadet 1604 and the Scotts 42589X deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1604 or the Scotts 42589X?
The Scotts 42589X is the more recent model: production started in 1998, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1604.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1604 or the Scotts 42589X?
The Scotts 42589X has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".