Cub Cadet 3165 vs Simplicity ZT16
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 3165 and the Simplicity ZT16 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Simplicity ZT16 is the more recent model: production started in 1999, versus 1998 for the Cub Cadet 3165.
- The Cub Cadet 3165 is heavier: 317 kg versus 281 kg for the Simplicity ZT16.
- The Cub Cadet 3165 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 3165 | Simplicity ZT16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1998–1999 | 1999–2003 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 1 |
| Weight | 317 kg | 281 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 125 cm | 111 cm |
| Length | 183 cm | 156 cm |
| Mower deck | 48" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 3165 or the Simplicity ZT16?
The Cub Cadet 3165 and the Simplicity ZT16 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 3165 or the Simplicity ZT16?
The Simplicity ZT16 is the more recent model: production started in 1999, versus 1998 for the Cub Cadet 3165.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 3165 or the Simplicity ZT16?
The Cub Cadet 3165 is heavier: 317 kg versus 281 kg for the Simplicity ZT16.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 3165 or the Simplicity ZT16?
The Cub Cadet 3165 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 38".