Cub Cadet 1605 vs White FST-16
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1605 and the White FST-16 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The White FST-16 is the more recent model: production started in 1996, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1605.
- The White FST-16 is heavier: 240 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 | White FST-16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1986 | 1996–1998 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 1 |
| Weight | 239 kg | 240 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | CVT |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 114 cm | — |
| Length | 173 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 44" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the White FST-16?
The Cub Cadet 1605 and the White FST-16 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the White FST-16?
The White FST-16 is the more recent model: production started in 1996, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1605.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the White FST-16?
The White FST-16 is heavier: 240 kg versus 239 kg for the Cub Cadet 1605.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the White FST-16?
The Cub Cadet 1605 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".

