Cub Cadet 1605 vs Simplicity 6516
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1605 and the Simplicity 6516 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Simplicity 6516 is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1605.
- The Cub Cadet 1605 is heavier: 239 kg versus 219 kg for the Simplicity 6516.
- The Cub Cadet 1605 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1605 | Simplicity 6516 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1986 | 1988–1989 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| 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" |