Cub Cadet 1605 vs John Deere SST16
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1605 and the John Deere SST16 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The John Deere SST16 is the more recent model: production started in 2000, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1605.
- The John Deere SST16 is heavier: 290 kg versus 239 kg for the Cub Cadet 1605.
- The Cub Cadet 1605 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1605 | John Deere SST16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1986 | 2000–2003 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Weight | 239 kg | 290 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 114 cm | 125 cm |
| Length | 173 cm | 190 cm |
| Mower deck | 44" | 42" |