Cub Cadet 1604 vs Toro 216
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1604 and the Toro 216 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Toro 216 is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1604.
- The Cub Cadet 1604 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1604 | Toro 216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1986 | 1990 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 290 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 1 | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 111 cm | — |
| Length | 182 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 38" | 36" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1604 or the Toro 216?
The Cub Cadet 1604 and the Toro 216 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1604 or the Toro 216?
The Toro 216 is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1604.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1604 or the Toro 216?
The Cub Cadet 1604 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".

