Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet 1604
The Cub Cadet 1604 is a garden tractor produced from 1985 to 1986 by Cub Cadet, a part of MTD, built in Brownsville, Tennessee, USA. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start, a Peerless 4-speed belt-driven transmission, and two-wheel drive with mechanical disc brakes. The tractor has an open operator station and manual steering. It includes an independent front PTO with electric clutch and optional sleeve hitch. Dimensions include a 44 inch wheelbase, 72 inch length, and 640 lbs shipping weight. Tires are 16x6.50-8 front and 23x10.50-12 rear. Attachments available include mid-mount mower decks (38", 44", 50"), blades (42", 54"), and a 45" two-stage snow blower. The tractor is compatible with belt-driven and engine-powered tillers. Serial numbers are located on the left side of the frame above the footrest.
Power16 hp
Founded38/44/50" deck
Model1604
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 1604
Engine
| Type | Briggs & Stratton gasoline |
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| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft horizontally-opposed |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 4 gal (15.1 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.4375x2.156 inches (87 x 55 mm) |
| Displacement | 655 cc (40 ci) |
| Power (gross) | 16 hp (11.9 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Production
| Built in | Brownsville, Tennessee, USA |
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| Years made | 1985 - 1986 |
| Manufacturer | Cub Cadet (a part of MTD) |
References
| Publication | Home Tractors published in 1985, by Cub Cadet |
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Attachments
| 42" Blade | front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle |
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| 54" Blade | front-mount, 54 inches width (137 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle |
| Additional | Compatible with 371 belt-driven tiller and 400 tiller (with own engine) |
| 45" Snow blower | 45 inches width (114 cm), two-stage, front-mount, manual-lift |
| 38" mid-mount mower deck | 38 inches (96 cm), 2-blade, manual lift, right-discharge |
| 44" mid-mount mower deck | 44 inches (111 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge |
| 50" mid-mount mower deck | 50 inches (127 cm), 3-blade, manual lift, right-discharge |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission | Peerless |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch Optional |
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Serial Numbers
| 1985 | 737625 |
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| 1986 | 747225 |
| Location | Serial number plate on the left side of the tractor frame, above the footrest. |
Drive and brakes
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | Mechanical disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 37.75 inches (95 cm) |
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| Length | 72 inches (182 cm) |
| Rear tire | 23x10.50-12 |
| Wheelbase | 44 inches (111 cm) |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Shipping weight | 640 lbs (290 kg) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 43 inches (109 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
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| Front PTO | independent |