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Cub Cadet 1605 vs Cub Cadet CLT-160
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1605 vs Cub Cadet CLT-160
The Cub Cadet 1605 and the Cub Cadet CLT-160 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Cub Cadet CLT-160 is the newer design (2004 vs 1985). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposedReference
air-cooledReference
Steering
manualReference
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Variants
1605
gearReference
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1610
hydrostaticReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
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Displacement
40.0 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
87 x 52 mmReference
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Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Idle RPM
1800-3400Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Oil capacity
1.3 LReference
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Oil change
30 hReference
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Transmission
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
114 cmReference
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Weight
239 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6-6Reference
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Rear tire
20x10-8Reference
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Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8Reference
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Length
173 cmReference
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Cub Cadet 1605 attachments
1605 Serial Numbers
Location:
Left side of tractor frame.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
44" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
AutoGearReference
Cutting width
111 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 11 cmReference
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Cub Cadet CLT-160 attachments
Mower deck
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.