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Cub Cadet 1610 vs Cub Cadet CLT-538
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1610 vs Cub Cadet CLT-538
The Cub Cadet 1610 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
The transaxle called for 1.4 quarts of SAE EP 90 gear oil to be changed every two years.Reference
air-cooledReference
Steering
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manualReference
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
0.7 LReference
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Oil change
30 hReference
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Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
7 forward and reverseReference
Oil type
IH Hy-TranReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
114 cmReference
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Weight
250 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 1610 attachments
1610 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
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
gearReference
Cutting width
111 cmReference
96 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 11 cmReference
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Cub Cadet CLT-538 attachments
38" 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.