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Cub Cadet 2166 vs Cub Cadet C-160H
Verdict: Cub Cadet 2166 vs Cub Cadet C-160H
The Cub Cadet 2166 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 C-160H is the lighter machine (210 kg vs 333 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 2166 holds more fuel (7.9 L vs 5.7 L) for longer stints between fills. 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 MTD)Reference
Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
7.9 LReference
5.7 LReference
Displacement
26 ciReference
28.4 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
90 x 68 mmReference
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Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Idle RPM
1400-3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Oil capacity
5.7 LReference
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Oil change
100 hReference
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Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Mid PTO
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independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
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Weight
333 kgReference
210 kgReference
Front tire
15x6-6Reference
15x6Reference
Rear tire
20x9-8Reference
20x8Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6-6Reference
15x6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x9-8Reference
20x8Reference
Length
182 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
106 cmReference
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Shipping weight
333 kgReference
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Ground clearance
15 cmReference
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Front tread
76 cmReference
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Rear tread
69 cmReference
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Cub Cadet 2166 attachments
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
42" Mower deck
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
106 cmReference
Overall width
129 cmReference
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Variants
C-160G
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CVTReference
C-160H
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hydrostaticReference
Cub Cadet C-160H attachments
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.