Cub Cadet 1605 vs Simplicity 16GTH
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1605 and the Simplicity 16GTH deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Simplicity 16GTH is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1605.
- The Cub Cadet 1605 is heavier: 239 kg versus 219 kg for the Simplicity 16GTH.
- The Cub Cadet 1605 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1605 | Simplicity 16GTH | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1986 | 1990–1991 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Weight | 239 kg | 219 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 114 cm | 122 cm |
| Length | 173 cm | 170 cm |
| Mower deck | 44" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Simplicity 16GTH?
The Cub Cadet 1605 and the Simplicity 16GTH deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Simplicity 16GTH?
The Simplicity 16GTH is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1605.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Simplicity 16GTH?
The Cub Cadet 1605 is heavier: 239 kg versus 219 kg for the Simplicity 16GTH.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Simplicity 16GTH?
The Cub Cadet 1605 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".