Cub Cadet 1615 vs Wheel Horse 416-8
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1615 and the Wheel Horse 416-8 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1615 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1985 for the Wheel Horse 416-8.
- The Wheel Horse 416-8 is heavier: 250 kg versus 248 kg for the Cub Cadet 1615.
- The Cub Cadet 1615 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1615 | Wheel Horse 416-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1987 | 1985–1992 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 248 kg | 250 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | 6 / 2 |
| Wheelbase | 114 cm | 115 cm |
| Length | 173 cm | 165 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 36" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1615 or the Wheel Horse 416-8?
The Cub Cadet 1615 and the Wheel Horse 416-8 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1615 or the Wheel Horse 416-8?
The Cub Cadet 1615 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1985 for the Wheel Horse 416-8.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1615 or the Wheel Horse 416-8?
The Wheel Horse 416-8 is heavier: 250 kg versus 248 kg for the Cub Cadet 1615.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1615 or the Wheel Horse 416-8?
The Cub Cadet 1615 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".

