Cub Cadet 1605 vs Wheel Horse SK-486

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1605

Cub Cadet 1605

16 HP · 1985–1986

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Wheel Horse SK-486

Wheel Horse SK-486

16 HP · 1982

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Cub Cadet 1605 and the Wheel Horse SK-486 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
  • The Cub Cadet 1605 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1982 for the Wheel Horse SK-486.
  • The Wheel Horse SK-486 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 44".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1605Wheel Horse SK-486
Power16 HP16 HP
Production years1985–19861982
FuelElectricGasoline
Cylinders—1
Weight239 kg—
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Gears (fwd/rev)5 / 16 / 2
Wheelbase114 cm—
Length173 cm—
Mower deck44"48"

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