Cub Cadet 1620 vs Simplicity 16FCH48
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1620 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 1620.
- The Simplicity 16FCH48 is heavier: 287 kg versus 259 kg for the Cub Cadet 1620.
- The Simplicity 16FCH48 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1620 | Simplicity 16FCH48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1987 | 1990–1994 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 259 kg | 287 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 114 cm | 101 cm |
| Length | 173 cm | 163 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 48" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1620 or the Simplicity 16FCH48?
The Cub Cadet 1620 and the Simplicity 16FCH48 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1620 or the Simplicity 16FCH48?
The Simplicity 16FCH48 is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1987 for the Cub Cadet 1620.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1620 or the Simplicity 16FCH48?
The Simplicity 16FCH48 is heavier: 287 kg versus 259 kg for the Cub Cadet 1620.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1620 or the Simplicity 16FCH48?
The Simplicity 16FCH48 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 38".

