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Cub Cadet 1615 vs Cub Cadet 2164

Verdict: Cub Cadet 1615 vs Cub Cadet 2164

The Cub Cadet 1615 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 1615 is the lighter machine (248 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 1615 holds more fuel (13.2 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 2164 is the newer design (1999 vs 1987). 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 1615 Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cub Cadet 2164 Lawn Tractor
Cub Cadet
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
16 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
Image courtesy of Christopher KinneyReference
Image courtesy of Myles M.Reference
Variants
1615
gearReference
1620
hydrostaticReference
Engine
Fuel tank
13.2 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
42.18 ciReference
29.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 70 mmReference
68 x 66 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Compression
5.8:1Reference
Torque
35.3 NmReference
Torque RPM
2600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
5.7 LReference
Rated RPM
3350Reference
Idle RPM
1200-3600Reference
Sparkplug
759-3336Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.127 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.127 mmReference
Oil change
50 hReference
Transmission
Type
belt-driven gearReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO
independentReference
Front PTO Type
pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
114 cmReference
119 cmReference
Weight
248 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
129 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
106 cmReference
Ground clearance
15 cmReference
Cub Cadet 1615 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
220Reference
275Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet 2164 attachments
2164 Serial Number Location
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
106 cmReference
Belt
954-3073 (deck)Reference
Cut height
3 to 10 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.

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