The Cub Cadet C-160G tractor engine horsepower found is 16 hp.
Engine HP16 hp
Power / weight34.4 hp per 1,000 lb
Cub Cadet C-160G Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
16 hp
Rated engine RPM
3,600 rpm
Engine displacement
28.4 cu in (0.47 L)
Engine model
Briggs & Stratton 465cc single-cylinder
Operating weight
465 lb (211 kg)
Power-to-weight
34.4 hp per 1,000 lb
Horsepower class
low-power mower / garden tractor
Horsepower Benchmarks
Engine horsepower benchmark
This model
16 hp
Average
23 hp
Low
12 hp
High
40 hp
Operating weight benchmark
This model
465 lb
Average
1,200 lb
Low
500 lb
High
2,600 lb
Power-to-weight benchmark
This model
34.4 hp/1k lb
Average
20 hp/1k lb
Low
12 hp/1k lb
High
35 hp/1k lb
Benchmarks are general reference ranges for lawn and garden tractors and mowers.
Cub Cadet C-160G Horsepower FAQ
Engine horsepower
The Cub Cadet C-160G tractor engine horsepower found is 16 hp. Use engine horsepower for comparing engine output, not necessarily implement power at the PTO.
Horsepower class
The Cub Cadet C-160G is listed as low-power mower / garden tractor based on the engine horsepower found.
Rated engine RPM
The rated engine speed found for the Cub Cadet C-160G is 3,600 rpm. This is the engine speed used for the listed power rating.
Engine specs found
Engine specs found for the Cub Cadet C-160G include Briggs & Stratton 465cc single-cylinder and 28.4 cu in (0.47 L) displacement.
Operating weight
The operating weight found for the Cub Cadet C-160G is 465 lb (211 kg). Weight matters because the same horsepower feels different in a light mower than in a heavy tractor.
Power-to-weight
The calculated power-to-weight figure for the Cub Cadet C-160G is 34.4 hp per 1,000 lb based on the engine horsepower and operating weight found.
Horsepower planning note
The key power figure found for the Cub Cadet C-160G is 16 hp at the engine.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Check the operator manual, service manual and official cubcadet.com website for official horsepower, PTO horsepower, engine RPM, torque and operating-weight specifications before buying implements or servicing the machine.
