Cub Cadet 1605 vs Simplicity Broadmoor 16VH
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1605 and the Simplicity Broadmoor 16VH deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Simplicity Broadmoor 16VH is the more recent model: production started in 1997, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1605.
- The Cub Cadet 1605 is heavier: 239 kg versus 192 kg for the Simplicity Broadmoor 16VH.
- The Cub Cadet 1605 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1605 | Simplicity Broadmoor 16VH | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1986 | 1997–2002 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Weight | 239 kg | 192 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 114 cm | 128 cm |
| Length | 173 cm | 178 cm |
| Mower deck | 44" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Simplicity Broadmoor 16VH?
The Cub Cadet 1605 and the Simplicity Broadmoor 16VH deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Simplicity Broadmoor 16VH?
The Simplicity Broadmoor 16VH is the more recent model: production started in 1997, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1605.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Simplicity Broadmoor 16VH?
The Cub Cadet 1605 is heavier: 239 kg versus 192 kg for the Simplicity Broadmoor 16VH.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Simplicity Broadmoor 16VH?
The Cub Cadet 1605 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 38".