Cub Cadet 1605 vs Scotts S1642
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1605 and the Scotts S1642 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Scotts S1642 is the more recent model: production started in 1999, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1605.
- The Cub Cadet 1605 is heavier: 239 kg versus 175 kg for the Scotts S1642.
- The Cub Cadet 1605 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1605 | Scotts S1642 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1986 | 1999–2001 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Cylinders | — | 1 |
| Weight | 239 kg | 175 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 114 cm | — |
| Length | 173 cm | 152 cm |
| Mower deck | 44" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Scotts S1642?
The Cub Cadet 1605 and the Scotts S1642 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Scotts S1642?
The Scotts S1642 is the more recent model: production started in 1999, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1605.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Scotts S1642?
The Cub Cadet 1605 is heavier: 239 kg versus 175 kg for the Scotts S1642.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Scotts S1642?
The Cub Cadet 1605 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".