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Cub Cadet 1610 vs Cub Cadet 2164
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1610 vs Cub Cadet 2164
The Cub Cadet 1610 and the Cub Cadet 2164 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 1610 is the lighter machine (250 kg vs 269 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 2164 is the newer design (1999 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
The transaxle called for 1.4 quarts of SAE EP 90 gear oil to be changed every two years.Reference
Image courtesy of Myles M.Reference
Variants
1605
gearReference
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1610
hydrostaticReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
40.0 ciReference
29.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 52 mmReference
68 x 66 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Idle RPM
1800-3400Reference
1200-3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Oil capacity
0.7 LReference
5.7 LReference
Oil change
30 hReference
50 hReference
Rated RPM
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3350Reference
Sparkplug
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759-3336Reference
Intake valve clearance
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0.127 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.127 mmReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
IH Hy-TranReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
114 cmReference
119 cmReference
Weight
250 kgReference
269 kgReference
Front tire
15x6-6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
20x10-8Reference
20x9-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x10-8Reference
20x9-8Reference
Length
173 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
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129 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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106 cmReference
Ground clearance
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15 cmReference
Cub Cadet 1610 attachments
1610 Serial Numbers
Location:
Left side of tractor frame.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Battery CCA
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275Reference
Attachment overview
44" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
111 cmReference
106 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 11 cmReference
3 to 10 cmReference
Cub Cadet 2164 attachments
2164 Serial Number Location
42" Mower deck
Belt
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954-3073 (deck)Reference
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.