Cub Cadet 1604 vs Simplicity 5216
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1604 and the Simplicity 5216 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1604 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1984 for the Simplicity 5216.
- The Cub Cadet 1604 is heavier: 290 kg versus 183 kg for the Simplicity 5216.
- The Cub Cadet 1604 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1604 | Simplicity 5216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1986 | 1984–1990 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 290 kg | 183 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 1 | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 111 cm | 122 cm |
| Length | 182 cm | 168 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 36" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1604 or the Simplicity 5216?
The Cub Cadet 1604 and the Simplicity 5216 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1604 or the Simplicity 5216?
The Cub Cadet 1604 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1984 for the Simplicity 5216.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1604 or the Simplicity 5216?
The Cub Cadet 1604 is heavier: 290 kg versus 183 kg for the Simplicity 5216.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1604 or the Simplicity 5216?
The Cub Cadet 1604 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".