Cub Cadet 1605 vs Simplicity 7116
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1605 and the Simplicity 7116 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1605 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1979 for the Simplicity 7116.
- The Cub Cadet 1605 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1605 | Simplicity 7116 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1986 | 1979–1986 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 1 |
| Weight | 239 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 114 cm | 128 cm |
| Length | 173 cm | 177 cm |
| Mower deck | 44" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Simplicity 7116?
The Cub Cadet 1605 and the Simplicity 7116 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Simplicity 7116?
The Cub Cadet 1605 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1979 for the Simplicity 7116.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Simplicity 7116?
The Cub Cadet 1605 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".