Cub Cadet 1605 vs Sabre 1646HV
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1605 and the Sabre 1646HV deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Sabre 1646HV is the more recent model: production started in 1996, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1605.
- The Cub Cadet 1605 is heavier: 239 kg versus 191 kg for the Sabre 1646HV.
- The Sabre 1646HV has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 44".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1605 | Sabre 1646HV | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1986 | 1996–1999 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Weight | 239 kg | 191 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 114 cm | 113 cm |
| Length | 173 cm | 152 cm |
| Mower deck | 44" | 46" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Sabre 1646HV?
The Cub Cadet 1605 and the Sabre 1646HV deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Sabre 1646HV?
The Sabre 1646HV is the more recent model: production started in 1996, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1605.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Sabre 1646HV?
The Cub Cadet 1605 is heavier: 239 kg versus 191 kg for the Sabre 1646HV.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Sabre 1646HV?
The Sabre 1646HV has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 44".