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Cub Cadet 1650 vs Cub Cadet CLT-538
Verdict: Cub Cadet 1650 vs Cub Cadet CLT-538
The Cub Cadet 1650 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 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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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 International Harvester)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
air-cooledReference
air-cooledReference
Brakes
wet discReference
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Steering
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manualReference
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
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
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
7 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
gearReference
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
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
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Cub Cadet CLT-538 attachments
38" Mower deck
Cutting width
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96 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.