Cub Cadet 1604 vs Simplicity SunStar 16
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1604 and the Simplicity SunStar 16 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Simplicity SunStar 16 is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1604.
- The Simplicity SunStar 16 is heavier: 374 kg versus 290 kg for the Cub Cadet 1604.
- The Simplicity SunStar 16 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1604 | Simplicity SunStar 16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1986 | 1988–1990 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 |
| Weight | 290 kg | 374 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 111 cm | 129 cm |
| Length | 182 cm | 198 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1604 or the Simplicity SunStar 16?
The Cub Cadet 1604 and the Simplicity SunStar 16 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1604 or the Simplicity SunStar 16?
The Simplicity SunStar 16 is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1604.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1604 or the Simplicity SunStar 16?
The Simplicity SunStar 16 is heavier: 374 kg versus 290 kg for the Cub Cadet 1604.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1604 or the Simplicity SunStar 16?
The Simplicity SunStar 16 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
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