Cub Cadet 1605 vs MTD lawn tractors 786

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1605

Cub Cadet 1605

16 HP · 1985–1986

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MTD lawn tractors 786

MTD lawn tractors 786

16 HP · 1981–1985

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Cub Cadet 1605 and the MTD lawn tractors 786 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
  • The Cub Cadet 1605 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1981 for the MTD lawn tractors 786.
  • The MTD lawn tractors 786 is heavier: 344 kg versus 239 kg for the Cub Cadet 1605.

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1605MTD lawn tractors 786
Power16 HP16 HP
Production years1985–19861981–1985
FuelElectricGasoline
Cylinders—2
Weight239 kg344 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)5 / 1—
Wheelbase114 cm119 cm
Length173 cm167 cm
Mower deck44"44"

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