Cub Cadet 1604 vs Simplicity 16GTH
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1604 and the Simplicity 16GTH deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Simplicity 16GTH is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1604.
- The Cub Cadet 1604 is heavier: 290 kg versus 219 kg for the Simplicity 16GTH.
- The Simplicity 16GTH has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1604 | Simplicity 16GTH | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1986 | 1990–1991 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 290 kg | 219 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 111 cm | 122 cm |
| Length | 182 cm | 170 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1604 or the Simplicity 16GTH?
The Cub Cadet 1604 and the Simplicity 16GTH deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1604 or the Simplicity 16GTH?
The Simplicity 16GTH is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1604.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1604 or the Simplicity 16GTH?
The Cub Cadet 1604 is heavier: 290 kg versus 219 kg for the Simplicity 16GTH.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1604 or the Simplicity 16GTH?
The Simplicity 16GTH has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".