Cub Cadet 1605 vs Sabre 1642GS
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1605 and the Sabre 1642GS deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Sabre 1642GS is the more recent model: production started in 1998, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1605.
- The Cub Cadet 1605 is heavier: 239 kg versus 179 kg for the Sabre 1642GS.
- The Cub Cadet 1605 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1605 | Sabre 1642GS | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1986 | 1998 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 1 |
| Weight | 239 kg | 179 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 114 cm | 113 cm |
| Length | 173 cm | 152 cm |
| Mower deck | 44" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Sabre 1642GS?
The Cub Cadet 1605 and the Sabre 1642GS deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Sabre 1642GS?
The Sabre 1642GS is the more recent model: production started in 1998, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1605.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Sabre 1642GS?
The Cub Cadet 1605 is heavier: 239 kg versus 179 kg for the Sabre 1642GS.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Sabre 1642GS?
The Cub Cadet 1605 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".