Cub Cadet 1605 vs Simplicity 5216
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1605 and the Simplicity 5216 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1605 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1984 for the Simplicity 5216.
- The Cub Cadet 1605 is heavier: 239 kg versus 183 kg for the Simplicity 5216.
- The Cub Cadet 1605 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1605 | Simplicity 5216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1986 | 1984–1990 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Weight | 239 kg | 183 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 114 cm | 122 cm |
| Length | 173 cm | 168 cm |
| Mower deck | 44" | 36" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Simplicity 5216?
The Cub Cadet 1605 and the Simplicity 5216 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Simplicity 5216?
The Cub Cadet 1605 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1984 for the Simplicity 5216.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Simplicity 5216?
The Cub Cadet 1605 is heavier: 239 kg versus 183 kg for the Simplicity 5216.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Simplicity 5216?
The Cub Cadet 1605 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 36".