Cub Cadet 1605 vs Wheel Horse 416-8
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1605 and the Wheel Horse 416-8 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Wheel Horse 416-8 is heavier: 250 kg versus 239 kg for the Cub Cadet 1605.
- The Cub Cadet 1605 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1605 | Wheel Horse 416-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1986 | 1985–1992 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Weight | 239 kg | 250 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | 6 / 2 |
| Wheelbase | 114 cm | 115 cm |
| Length | 173 cm | 165 cm |
| Mower deck | 44" | 36" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Wheel Horse 416-8?
The Cub Cadet 1605 and the Wheel Horse 416-8 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Wheel Horse 416-8?
The Wheel Horse 416-8 is heavier: 250 kg versus 239 kg for the Cub Cadet 1605.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the Wheel Horse 416-8?
The Cub Cadet 1605 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 36".

