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Cub Cadet 1641 vs Cub Cadet 2164

Verdict: Cub Cadet 1641 vs Cub Cadet 2164

The Cub Cadet 1641 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 2164 is the lighter machine (269 kg vs 357 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 1641 holds more fuel (18.9 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 2164 is the newer design (1999 vs 1992). 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 1641 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
air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference
Image courtesy of Myles M.Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
18.9 LReference
11.4 LReference
Displacement
29.3 ciReference
29.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
68 x 66 mmReference
68 x 66 mmReference
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.8 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
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO Type
pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
118 cmReference
119 cmReference
Weight
357 kgReference
269 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.5-8Reference
15x6-6Reference
Rear tire
23x10.5-12Reference
20x9-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8Reference
15x6-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.5-12Reference
20x9-8Reference
Length
182 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
95 cmReference
129 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
111 cmReference
106 cmReference
Front axle
Cast-ironReference
Ground clearance
15 cmReference
Cub Cadet 1641 attachments
1641 Serial Number Location
1641 Serial Numbers
1992
821101Reference
1993
836001Reference
1994
851001Reference
1995
864501Reference
1996
880001Reference
1997
889001Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
15Reference
15Reference
Battery CCA
440Reference
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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