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Cub Cadet C-160H vs Cub Cadet CLT-538
Verdict: Cub Cadet C-160H vs Cub Cadet CLT-538
The Cub Cadet C-160H 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 2000). 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-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooledReference
Steering
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manualReference
Variants
C-160G
CVTReference
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C-160H
hydrostaticReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
5.7 LReference
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Displacement
28.4 ciReference
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Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
7 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO
—
independentReference
Dimensions
Weight
210 kgReference
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Front tire
15x6Reference
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Rear tire
20x8Reference
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Lawn/turf front
15x6Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
20x8Reference
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Cub Cadet C-160H attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
42" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
gearReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
96 cmReference
Cub Cadet CLT-538 attachments
Attachment overview
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.