Cub Cadet 1605 vs John Deere 316
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1605 and the John Deere 316 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1605 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1984 for the John Deere 316.
- The Cub Cadet 1605 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1605 | John Deere 316 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1986 | 1984–1992 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Weight | 239 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 114 cm | 116 cm |
| Length | 173 cm | 176 cm |
| Mower deck | 44" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the John Deere 316?
The Cub Cadet 1605 and the John Deere 316 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the John Deere 316?
The Cub Cadet 1605 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1984 for the John Deere 316.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the John Deere 316?
The Cub Cadet 1605 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 38".