Compare/Cub Cadet AGS 2160 vs Cub Cadet LT 2138

Cub Cadet AGS 2160 vs Cub Cadet LT 2138

Verdict: Cub Cadet AGS 2160 vs Cub Cadet LT 2138

The Cub Cadet AGS 2160 and the Cub Cadet LT 2138 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 256 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet AGS 2160 holds more fuel (11.4 L vs 8.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Cub Cadet LT 2138 is the newer design (2003 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

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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

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-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

Variants

2160

AutoGearReference

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2165

hydrostaticReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

11.4 LReference

8.5 LReference

Displacement

29.3 ciReference

26 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

68 x 66 mmReference

90 x 67 mmReference

Power (gross)

11.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

33500Reference

3350Reference

Idle RPM

1200-3600Reference

1400-3600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

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

6.6 LReference

Oil change

50 hReference

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Torque

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33.9 NmReference

Transmission

Auto Gear SystemReference

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Gears

6 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Front PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

Front PTO Type

pulleyReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

119 cmReference

Front tire

16x6.5-8Reference

15x6-8Reference

Rear tire

23x9.5-12Reference

20x9-12Reference

Weight

45 kgReference

Lawn/turf front

16x6.5-8Reference

15x6-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x9.5-12Reference

20x9-12Reference

Length

182 cmReference

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

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

15Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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275Reference

Attachment overview

46" Mower deck

Type

shaft-driven gearReference

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

116 cmReference

96 cmReference

Cub Cadet LT 2138 attachments

38" Mower deck

Cut height

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5 to 10 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.