Cub Cadet lawn tractors
Cub Cadet 1606
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.
Power16 hp
Founded38/44/50" deck
Model1606
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Cub Cadet 1606
Power
| Power | 16.0hp |
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Engine
| Cooling | air-cooled horizontal-shaft horizontally-opposed |
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| 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) |
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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 | 734 lbs (332 kg) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 43 inches (109 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
Production
| Type | Garden tractor |
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| Built in | Brownsville, Tennessee, USA |
| Years made | 1985 - 1986 |
References
| Publication | Home Tractors published in 1985, by Cub Cadet |
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Attachments
| Blade | 42 inches width (106 cm), front-mount, manual-lift, manual-angle,54 inches width (137 cm), front-mount, manual-lift, manual-angle |
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| 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 |
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| Gears | 6 forward and 2 reverse |
Tractor hitch
| Type | sleeve hitch Optional |
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| Rear Type | 0 Optional |
Serial Numbers
| 1985 | 737625 |
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| 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 |
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| Brakes | Mechanical disc brakes |
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | electric |
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| Front PTO | independent |