Cub Cadet 1615 vs Simplicity 16FCH48
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1615 and the Simplicity 16FCH48 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Simplicity 16FCH48 is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1987 for the Cub Cadet 1615.
- The Simplicity 16FCH48 is heavier: 287 kg versus 248 kg for the Cub Cadet 1615.
- The Simplicity 16FCH48 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1615 | Simplicity 16FCH48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1987 | 1990–1994 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 248 kg | 287 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 114 cm | 101 cm |
| Length | 173 cm | 163 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 48" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1615 or the Simplicity 16FCH48?
The Cub Cadet 1615 and the Simplicity 16FCH48 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1615 or the Simplicity 16FCH48?
The Simplicity 16FCH48 is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1987 for the Cub Cadet 1615.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1615 or the Simplicity 16FCH48?
The Simplicity 16FCH48 is heavier: 287 kg versus 248 kg for the Cub Cadet 1615.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1615 or the Simplicity 16FCH48?
The Simplicity 16FCH48 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 38".