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Cub Cadet AGS 2160 vs Cub Cadet CLT-538
Verdict: Cub Cadet AGS 2160 vs Cub Cadet CLT-538
The Cub Cadet AGS 2160 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 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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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
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
air-cooledReference
Steering
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manualReference
Variants
2160
AutoGearReference
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2165
hydrostaticReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
11.4 LReference
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Displacement
29.3 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
68 x 66 mmReference
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Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Rated RPM
33500Reference
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Idle RPM
1200-3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Intake valve clearance
0.127 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.127 mmReference
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Oil capacity
5.7 LReference
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Oil change
50 hReference
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Transmission
Transmission
Auto Gear SystemReference
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Gears
6 forward and reverseReference
7 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO Type
pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
119 cmReference
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Front tire
16x6.5-8Reference
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Rear tire
23x9.5-12Reference
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Weight
45 kgReference
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Lawn/turf front
16x6.5-8Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
23x9.5-12Reference
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Length
182 cmReference
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Width
99 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
109 cmReference
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Ground clearance
15 cmReference
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Front tread
80 cmReference
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Rear tread
76 cmReference
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Cub Cadet 2160 attachments
2160 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
46" Mower deck
Type
shaft-driven gearReference
gearReference
Cutting width
116 cmReference
96 cmReference
Cub Cadet CLT-538 attachments
38" 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.