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Cub Cadet 1606

Cub Cadet 1606 tractor
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The Cub Cadet 1606 is a garden tractor produced from 1985 to 1986 by Cub Cadet, a part of MTD. It features a 16 hp Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine, a 6-speed shaft-driven gear transmission with 2 reverse gears, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical disc brakes. The tractor has a wheelbase of 44 inches, weighs 734 lbs, and uses 16x6.50-8 front tires and 23x10.50-12 rear tires. It includes an open operator station and optional sleeve hitch. The front PTO is independent with an electric clutch. Attachments include various mid-mount mower decks, snowblower, and blades. The 1606 was built in Brownsville, Tennessee, USA.
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Power16 hp
Founded38/44/50" deck
Model1606

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 1606

Power

Power:16.0hp

Engine

Cooling:air-cooled horizontal-shaft horizontally-opposed
Starter:electric
Cylinders:2-cylinder
Fuel tank:4 gal (15.1 L)
Fuel type:gasoline
Bore/Stroke:3.4375x2.156 inches (87 x 55 mm)
Displacement:655 cc (40 ci)
Engine model:Briggs & Stratton
Power (gross):16 hp (11.9 kW)
Starter volts:12

Dimensions

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:734 lbs (332 kg)
Height (steering wheel):43 inches (109 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12

Production

Type:Garden tractor
Built in:Brownsville, Tennessee, USA
Years made:1985 - 1986

References

Publication:Home Tractors published in 1985, by Cub Cadet

Attachments

Blade:42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount, manual-lift, manual-angle,54 inches width (137 cm), front-mount, manual-lift, manual-angle
Additional:Compatible with 371 belt-driven tiller and 400 tiller (with own engine)
Snowblower: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:shaft-driven gear
Gears:6 forward and 2 reverse

Tractor hitch

Type:sleeve hitch Optional
Rear Type:0 Optional

Serial Numbers

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

Steering and Brakes

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

Power Take-off (PTO)

Clutch:electric
Front PTO:independent

Related Models

Cub Cadet 1604

Model:1604