Cub Cadet 1605 vs Wheel Horse 266-H

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1605

Cub Cadet 1605

16 HP · 1985–1986

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Wheel Horse 266-H

Wheel Horse 266-H

16 HP · 1994–2003

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Cub Cadet 1605 and the Wheel Horse 266-H deliver the same power: 16 HP.
  • The Wheel Horse 266-H is the more recent model: production started in 1994, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1605.
  • The Wheel Horse 266-H is heavier: 240 kg versus 239 kg for the Cub Cadet 1605.

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1605Wheel Horse 266-H
Power16 HP16 HP
Production years1985–19861994–2003
FuelElectricGasoline
Cylinders2
Weight239 kg240 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)5 / 1
Wheelbase114 cm125 cm
Length173 cm175 cm
Mower deck44"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Wheel Horse 266-H?

The Cub Cadet 1605 and the Wheel Horse 266-H deliver the same power: 16 HP.

Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Wheel Horse 266-H?

The Wheel Horse 266-H is the more recent model: production started in 1994, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1605.

Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Wheel Horse 266-H?

The Wheel Horse 266-H is heavier: 240 kg versus 239 kg for the Cub Cadet 1605.

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