Compare/Cub Cadet 3165 vs Cub Cadet AGS 2160

Cub Cadet 3165 vs Cub Cadet AGS 2160

Verdict: Cub Cadet 3165 vs Cub Cadet AGS 2160

The Cub Cadet 3165 and the Cub Cadet AGS 2160 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 AGS 2160 is the lighter machine (45 kg vs 317 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet 3165 holds more fuel (17.0 L vs 11.4 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet 3165 is the newer design (1998 vs 1994). 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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Rated power

16 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)Reference

Vanguard 303447Reference

The Cub Cadet Auto Gear uses a six-speed transmission with forward and reverse foot pedals. The pedals control a clutch and should be fully depressed for whichever gear is selected. Using the pedals as a speed control will result in premature clutch failure.Reference

Original price

$5,100 (1999 )Reference

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Engine

Fuel tank

17.0 LReference

11.4 LReference

Displacement

29.3 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

68 x 66 mmReference

Power (gross)

11.9 kWReference

Compression

8.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

3350Reference

33500Reference

Idle RPM

1400-3600Reference

1200-3600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

4.3 LReference

5.7 LReference

Sparkplug

Champion RC12YCReference

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Sparkplug gap

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0.762 mmReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.127 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.127 mmReference

Oil change

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50 hReference

Transmission

Hydro-Gear BDU-21LReference

Auto Gear SystemReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

6 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-pneumatic idlerReference

electricReference

Front PTO Type

shaft (SAE BB)Reference

pulleyReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

125 cmReference

119 cmReference

Weight

120 kgReference

45 kgReference

Front tire

16x7.5-8Reference

16x6.5-8Reference

Rear tire

24x10.5-12Reference

23x9.5-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

16x7.5-8Reference

16x6.5-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

24x10.5-12Reference

23x9.5-12Reference

Length

183 cmReference

182 cmReference

Width

106 cmReference

99 cmReference

Height

110 cmReference

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Ground clearance

15 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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109 cmReference

Front tread

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80 cmReference

Rear tread

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76 cmReference

Cub Cadet 3165 attachments

3165 Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number decal on the left side of the frame, above the front axle.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

flywheel alternatorReference

alternatorReference

Charging amps

16Reference

15Reference

Battery CCA

435Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

48" Mower deck

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

shaft-driven gearReference

Cutting width

121 cmReference

116 cmReference

Drive

shaftReference

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Variants

2160

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AutoGearReference

2165

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hydrostaticReference

Cub Cadet 2160 attachments

2160 Serial Number Location

46" 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.