Cub Cadet 1604 vs Simplicity 4040
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1604 and the Simplicity 4040 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1604 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1972 for the Simplicity 4040.
- The Simplicity 4040 is heavier: 589 kg versus 290 kg for the Cub Cadet 1604.
- The Simplicity 4040 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1604 | Simplicity 4040 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1986 | 1972 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Electric |
| Cylinders | 2 | — |
| Weight | 290 kg | 589 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 111 cm | 142 cm |
| Length | 182 cm | 210 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 60" |