Cub Cadet 1605 vs Simplicity ZT16
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1605 and the Simplicity ZT16 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Simplicity ZT16 is the more recent model: production started in 1999, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1605.
- The Simplicity ZT16 is heavier: 281 kg versus 239 kg for the Cub Cadet 1605.
- The Cub Cadet 1605 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1605 | Simplicity ZT16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1986 | 1999–2003 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 1 |
| Weight | 239 kg | 281 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 114 cm | 111 cm |
| Length | 173 cm | 156 cm |
| Mower deck | 44" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Simplicity ZT16?
The Cub Cadet 1605 and the Simplicity ZT16 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Simplicity ZT16?
The Simplicity ZT16 is the more recent model: production started in 1999, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1605.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Simplicity ZT16?
The Simplicity ZT16 is heavier: 281 kg versus 239 kg for the Cub Cadet 1605.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Simplicity ZT16?
The Cub Cadet 1605 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 38".