Cub Cadet 1605 vs John Deere 216
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1605 and the John Deere 216 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1605 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1979 for the John Deere 216.
- The John Deere 216 is heavier: 315 kg versus 239 kg for the Cub Cadet 1605.
- The Cub Cadet 1605 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1605 | John Deere 216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1986 | 1979–1987 |
| Fuel | Electric | — |
| Weight | 239 kg | 315 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | CVT |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | 4 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 114 cm | 116 cm |
| Length | 173 cm | 171 cm |
| Mower deck | 44" | 38" |