Cub Cadet 1606 vs Simplicity 7116
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1606 and the Simplicity 7116 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1606 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1979 for the Simplicity 7116.
- The Simplicity 7116 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1606 | Simplicity 7116 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1986 | 1979–1986 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 |
| Weight | 332 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | — |
| Wheelbase | 111 cm | 128 cm |
| Length | 182 cm | 177 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1606 or the Simplicity 7116?
The Cub Cadet 1606 and the Simplicity 7116 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1606 or the Simplicity 7116?
The Cub Cadet 1606 is the more recent model: production started in 1985, versus 1979 for the Simplicity 7116.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1606 or the Simplicity 7116?
The Simplicity 7116 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".