Cub Cadet 1605 vs Simplicity 4040
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1605 and the Simplicity 4040 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1605 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1972 for the Simplicity 4040.
- The Simplicity 4040 is heavier: 589 kg versus 239 kg for the Cub Cadet 1605.
- The Simplicity 4040 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 44".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1605 | Simplicity 4040 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1986 | 1972 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Weight | 239 kg | 589 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 114 cm | 142 cm |
| Length | 173 cm | 210 cm |
| Mower deck | 44" | 60" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Simplicity 4040?
The Cub Cadet 1605 and the Simplicity 4040 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Simplicity 4040?
The Cub Cadet 1605 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1972 for the Simplicity 4040.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Simplicity 4040?
The Simplicity 4040 is heavier: 589 kg versus 239 kg for the Cub Cadet 1605.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Simplicity 4040?
The Simplicity 4040 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 44".