Cub Cadet LT 2138 vs Simplicity 16FCH48
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet LT 2138 and the Simplicity 16FCH48 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Cub Cadet LT 2138 is the more recent model: production started in 2003, versus 1990 for the Simplicity 16FCH48.
- The Simplicity 16FCH48 is heavier: 287 kg versus 256 kg for the Cub Cadet LT 2138.
- The Simplicity 16FCH48 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet LT 2138 | Simplicity 16FCH48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 2003–2004 | 1990–1994 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Weight | 256 kg | 287 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 119 cm | 101 cm |
| Length | 182 cm | 163 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 48" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet LT 2138 or the Simplicity 16FCH48?
The Cub Cadet LT 2138 and the Simplicity 16FCH48 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet LT 2138 or the Simplicity 16FCH48?
The Cub Cadet LT 2138 is the more recent model: production started in 2003, versus 1990 for the Simplicity 16FCH48.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet LT 2138 or the Simplicity 16FCH48?
The Simplicity 16FCH48 is heavier: 287 kg versus 256 kg for the Cub Cadet LT 2138.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet LT 2138 or the Simplicity 16FCH48?
The Simplicity 16FCH48 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 38".