Cub Cadet 1604 vs Wheel Horse 16HP
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1604 and the Wheel Horse 16HP deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1604 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1973 for the Wheel Horse 16HP.
- The Wheel Horse 16HP is heavier: 312 kg versus 290 kg for the Cub Cadet 1604.
- The Cub Cadet 1604 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1604 | Wheel Horse 16HP | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1986 | 1973 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 |
| Weight | 290 kg | 312 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 111 cm | 115 cm |
| Length | 182 cm | 165 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 36" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1604 or the Wheel Horse 16HP?
The Cub Cadet 1604 and the Wheel Horse 16HP deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1604 or the Wheel Horse 16HP?
The Cub Cadet 1604 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1973 for the Wheel Horse 16HP.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1604 or the Wheel Horse 16HP?
The Wheel Horse 16HP is heavier: 312 kg versus 290 kg for the Cub Cadet 1604.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1604 or the Wheel Horse 16HP?
The Cub Cadet 1604 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".