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Cub Cadet CLT-538 vs Cub Cadet HDS 2165
Verdict: Cub Cadet CLT-538 vs Cub Cadet HDS 2165
The Cub Cadet CLT-538 and the Cub Cadet HDS 2165 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
air-cooledReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
manualReference
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Original price
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$3,100 (1999 )Reference
Engine
Power (gross)
11.9 kWReference
11.9 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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11.4 LReference
Displacement
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29.3 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
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68 x 66 mmReference
Rated RPM
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3350Reference
Idle RPM
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1200-3600Reference
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 capacity
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7.1 LReference
Oil change
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50 hReference
Transmission
Gears
7 forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Hydro-Gear BDU-10LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Front PTO Type
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pulleyReference
Cub Cadet CLT-538 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Battery CCA
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275Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
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Variants
2160
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AutoGearReference
2165
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hydrostaticReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
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119 cmReference
Weight
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304 kgReference
Front tire
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16x6.5-8Reference
Rear tire
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23x9.5-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
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16x6.5-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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23x9.5-12Reference
Length
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182 cmReference
Width
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99 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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109 cmReference
Ground clearance
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15 cmReference
Front tread
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80 cmReference
Rear tread
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76 cmReference
Cub Cadet 2165 attachments
2165 Serial Number Location
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.