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Cub Cadet 169 vs Cub Cadet C-160H
Verdict: Cub Cadet 169 vs Cub Cadet C-160H
The Cub Cadet 169 and the Cub Cadet C-160H 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 169 holds more fuel (7.6 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet C-160H is the newer design (2000 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-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Total built
4,005Reference
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Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
7.6 LReference
5.7 LReference
Displacement
35.9 ciReference
28.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
95 x 83 mmReference
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Power
11.9 kWReference
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Rated RPM
3400Reference
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Idle RPM
1000-3600Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion H-10Reference
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Sparkplug gap
0.635 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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Power (gross)
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11.9 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
IH Hy-TranReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Type
hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
mechanicalReference
electricReference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
111 cmReference
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Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6Reference
Rear tire
23x10.5-12Reference
20x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.5-12Reference
20x8Reference
Length
175 cmReference
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Width
96 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
104 cmReference
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Ground clearance
15 cmReference
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Front tread
72 cmReference
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Rear tread
68 cmReference
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Weight
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210 kgReference
Cub Cadet 169 attachments
169 Serial Numbers
1974
506737Reference
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Location:
Tractor's rear-drive housing, or the left side of the tractor frame . (after February 1974)Reference
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Final
529811Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
Delco-Remy generatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
C-160G
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CVTReference
C-160H
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hydrostaticReference
Cub Cadet C-160H attachments
42" Mower deck
Cutting width
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106 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.