Cub Cadet 1605 vs Ford LS45
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1605 and the Ford LS45 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Ford LS45 is the more recent model: production started in 1994, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1605.
- The Cub Cadet 1605 is heavier: 239 kg versus 231 kg for the Ford LS45.
- The Cub Cadet 1605 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1605 | Ford LS45 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1986 | 1994–1995 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Weight | 239 kg | 231 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | 6 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 114 cm | 125 cm |
| Length | 173 cm | 175 cm |
| Mower deck | 44" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Ford LS45?
The Cub Cadet 1605 and the Ford LS45 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Ford LS45?
The Ford LS45 is the more recent model: production started in 1994, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1605.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Ford LS45?
The Cub Cadet 1605 is heavier: 239 kg versus 231 kg for the Ford LS45.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Ford LS45?
The Cub Cadet 1605 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 38".