Cub Cadet 1606 vs Simplicity 6216
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1606 and the Simplicity 6216 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1606 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1981 for the Simplicity 6216.
- The Cub Cadet 1606 is heavier: 332 kg versus 219 kg for the Simplicity 6216.
- The Simplicity 6216 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1606 | Simplicity 6216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1986 | 1981–1987 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 332 kg | 219 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 111 cm | 122 cm |
| Length | 182 cm | 170 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1606 or the Simplicity 6216?
The Cub Cadet 1606 and the Simplicity 6216 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1606 or the Simplicity 6216?
The Cub Cadet 1606 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1981 for the Simplicity 6216.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1606 or the Simplicity 6216?
The Cub Cadet 1606 is heavier: 332 kg versus 219 kg for the Simplicity 6216.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1606 or the Simplicity 6216?
The Simplicity 6216 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".