Cub Cadet 1606

The Cub Cadet 1606 is a tractor produced by Cub Cadet Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 655 cc 40 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 16 hp / 11.9 kW. Transmission: 6 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 734 lbs 332 kg.

Overview

	1985 - 1986 Garden tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Cub Cadet (a part of MTD)
Garden tractor
Built in Brownsville, Tennessee, USA

Cub Cadet 1606 Engine
16HP Briggs & Stratton 655cc 2-cyl gasoline
Fuel tank	4 gal 15.1 L
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Cub Cadet 1606 Transmission
6-speed gear
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Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Mechanical disc brakes
Open operator station.

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	0 OptOptional
Type	sleeve hitch OptOptional

Power Take-off (PTO)
Front PTO	independent
Clutch	electric

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	44 inches 111 cm
Weight	734 lbs 332 kg
Front tire	16x6.50-8
Rear tire	23x10.50-12
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Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

References
Home Tractors published in 1985, by Cub Cadet

Engine

Engine Detail — 655 cc / 40 ci Gasoline

Manufacturer	Briggs & Stratton
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	2-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft horizontally-opposed
Displacement	655 cc 40 ci
Bore/Stroke	3.4375x2.156 inches 87 x 55 mm
Power (gross)	16 hp 11.9 kW
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12

Cub Cadet 1606 Engine
Image courtesy of Joshua Harris

Transmission

Transmission — 6 forward and 2 reverse shaft-driven gear

Type	shaft-driven gear
Gears	6 forward and 2 reverse

Dimensions

Cub Cadet 1606 Tires
Lawn/turf front	16x6.50-8
Lawn/turf rear	23x10.50-12

Dimensions
Wheelbase	44 inches 111 cm
Length	72 inches 182 cm
Width	37.75 inches 95 cm
Height (steering wheel)	43 inches 109 cm
Shipping weight	734 lbs 332 kg

Attachments

Attachment overview
38" mid-mount mower deck
44" mid-mount mower deck
50" mid-mount mower deck
Snowblower
Blade
The Cub Cadet 1606 was compatible with the 371 belt-driven tiller and the 400 tiller, which had its own engine.

Photos

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