Cub Cadet 1605 vs Sabre 1642HS

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1605

Cub Cadet 1605

16 HP · 1985–1986

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Sabre 1642HS

Sabre 1642HS

16 HP · 1998–2002

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Cub Cadet 1605 and the Sabre 1642HS deliver the same power: 16 HP.
  • The Sabre 1642HS 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 1642HS.
  • The Cub Cadet 1605 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1605Sabre 1642HS
Power16 HP16 HP
Production years1985–19861998–2002
FuelElectricGasoline
Cylinders—1
Weight239 kg179 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)5 / 1—
Wheelbase114 cm113 cm
Length173 cm152 cm
Mower deck44"42"

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