Cub Cadet 1605 vs John Deere LT166
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1605 and the John Deere LT166 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The John Deere LT166 is the more recent model: production started in 1998, versus 1985 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 LT166 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1986 | 1998–2001 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Weight | 239 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 114 cm | 117 cm |
| Length | 173 cm | 172 cm |
| Mower deck | 44" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the John Deere LT166?
The Cub Cadet 1605 and the John Deere LT166 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the John Deere LT166?
The John Deere LT166 is the more recent model: production started in 1998, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1605.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the John Deere LT166?
The Cub Cadet 1605 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 38".