Cub Cadet 1605 vs Simplicity CFC 16
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1605 and the Simplicity CFC 16 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Simplicity CFC 16 is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1605.
- The Simplicity CFC 16 is heavier: 290 kg versus 239 kg for the Cub Cadet 1605.
- The Simplicity CFC 16 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 44".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1605 | Simplicity CFC 16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1986 | 1990–1994 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Weight | 239 kg | 290 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 114 cm | — |
| Length | 173 cm | 182 cm |
| Mower deck | 44" | 46" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Simplicity CFC 16?
The Cub Cadet 1605 and the Simplicity CFC 16 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Simplicity CFC 16?
The Simplicity CFC 16 is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1605.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Simplicity CFC 16?
The Simplicity CFC 16 is heavier: 290 kg versus 239 kg for the Cub Cadet 1605.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Simplicity CFC 16?
The Simplicity CFC 16 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 44".