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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.
Cub Cadet 1604garden tractorBriggs & Stratton enginePeerless transmissionmower deckssnow blowertractor specs
Power16 hp
Founded38/44/50" deck
Model1604

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 1604

Engine

Type:Briggs & Stratton gasoline
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
Years made:1985 - 1986
Manufacturer:Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)

References

Publication:Home Tractors published in 1985, by Cub Cadet

Attachments

42" Blade:front-mount, 42 inches width (106 cm), manual-lift, manual-angle
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

Serial Numbers

1985:737625
1986:747225
Location:Serial number plate on the left side of the tractor frame, above the footrest.

Drive and brakes

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical disc brakes
Steering:Manual steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Dimensions & Tires

Width:37.75 inches (95 cm)
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
Front PTO:independent