Cub Cadet 1605 vs Simplicity FC 16
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1605 and the Simplicity FC 16 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Simplicity FC 16 is the more recent model: production started in 1995, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1605.
- The Simplicity FC 16 is heavier: 287 kg versus 239 kg for the Cub Cadet 1605.
- The Cub Cadet 1605 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1605 | Simplicity FC 16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1986 | 1995–1997 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Weight | 239 kg | 287 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 114 cm | 101 cm |
| Length | 173 cm | 163 cm |
| Mower deck | 44" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Simplicity FC 16?
The Cub Cadet 1605 and the Simplicity FC 16 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Simplicity FC 16?
The Simplicity FC 16 is the more recent model: production started in 1995, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1605.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Simplicity FC 16?
The Simplicity FC 16 is heavier: 287 kg versus 239 kg for the Cub Cadet 1605.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Simplicity FC 16?
The Cub Cadet 1605 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".