Compare/Cub Cadet 1650 vs Cub Cadet CLT-160

Cub Cadet 1650 vs Cub Cadet CLT-160

Verdict: Cub Cadet 1650 vs Cub Cadet CLT-160

The Cub Cadet 1650 and the Cub Cadet CLT-160 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-160 is the newer design (2004 vs 1974). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Cub Cadet

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Best match

Clear

Cub Cadet

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

16 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of International Harvester)Reference

Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference

air-cooledReference

Brakes

wet discReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

7.6 LReference

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Displacement

35.89 ciReference

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Bore/Stroke

95 x 83 mmReference

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Power (gross)

11.9 kWReference

Fuel system

Kohler side-draft carburetorReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Rated RPM

3400Reference

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Idle RPM

1800-3600Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Sparkplug

Champion H-10Reference

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Sparkplug gap

0.889 mmReference

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Point gap

0.508 mmReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.254 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.508 mmReference

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Oil capacity

6.6 LReference

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Oil change

30 hReference

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Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

AutoGearReference

Front PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

Front PTO Type

3400Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

111 cmReference

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Weight

312 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

175 cmReference

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Width

99 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

104 cmReference

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Shipping weight

312 kgReference

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Ground clearance

15 cmReference

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Front tread

71 cmReference

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Rear tread

68 cmReference

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Cub Cadet 1650 attachments

1650 Serial Number Location

1650 Serial Numbers

1974

530000Reference

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1975

536073Reference

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1976

572840Reference

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1977

602118Reference

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1978

621744Reference

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1979

643507Reference

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1980

667400Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

flywheel alternatorReference

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Charging amps

15Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Cub Cadet CLT-160 attachments

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.