Cub Cadet 1604 vs Simplicity FC 16
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1604 and the Simplicity FC 16 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Simplicity FC 16 is the more recent model: production started in 1995, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1604.
- The Cub Cadet 1604 is heavier: 290 kg versus 287 kg for the Simplicity FC 16.
- The Simplicity FC 16 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1604 | Simplicity FC 16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1986 | 1995–1997 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 290 kg | 287 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 111 cm | 101 cm |
| Length | 182 cm | 163 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1604 or the Simplicity FC 16?
The Cub Cadet 1604 and the Simplicity FC 16 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1604 or the Simplicity FC 16?
The Simplicity FC 16 is the more recent model: production started in 1995, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1604.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1604 or the Simplicity FC 16?
The Cub Cadet 1604 is heavier: 290 kg versus 287 kg for the Simplicity FC 16.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1604 or the Simplicity FC 16?
The Simplicity FC 16 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".