Cub Cadet 1605 vs MTD lawn tractors 916

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1605

Cub Cadet 1605

16 HP · 1985–1986

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MTD lawn tractors 916

MTD lawn tractors 916

16 HP · 1977–1979

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Cub Cadet 1605 and the MTD lawn tractors 916 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
  • The Cub Cadet 1605 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1977 for the MTD lawn tractors 916.
  • The MTD lawn tractors 916 is heavier: 371 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 1605MTD lawn tractors 916
Power16 HP16 HP
Production years1985–19861977–1979
FuelElectricGasoline
Cylinders—1
Weight239 kg371 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)5 / 14 / 1
Wheelbase114 cm—
Length173 cm—
Mower deck44"42"

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