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Cub Cadet 1606 vs Cub Cadet CLT-538
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1606 vs Cub Cadet CLT-538
The Cub Cadet 1606 and the Cub Cadet CLT-538 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-538 is the newer design (2005 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
Image courtesy of Joshua HarrisReference
air-cooledReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
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Displacement
40 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
87 x 55 mmReference
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Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
7 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
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Type
shaft-driven gearReference
gearReference
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
111 cmReference
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Weight
332 kgReference
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Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
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Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
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Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
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Length
182 cmReference
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Width
95 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
109 cmReference
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Shipping weight
332 kgReference
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Cub Cadet 1606 attachments
1606 Serial Number Location
1606 Serial Numbers
1985
737625Reference
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1986
747225Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet CLT-538 attachments
38" Mower deck
Cutting width
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96 cmReference
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.