Cub Cadet 1030 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 1030: 64 HP versus 10 HP (+54 HP, +540%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1992 for the Cub Cadet 1030.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 147 kg for the Cub Cadet 1030.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1030 | John Deere 1600 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 10 HP | 64 HP |
| Production years | 1992–1996 | 2002–2006 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 147 kg | 1 791 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | CVT | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 8 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 121 cm | 152 cm |
| Length | 147 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 30" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1030 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 1030: 64 HP versus 10 HP (+54 HP, +540%).
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1030 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1992 for the Cub Cadet 1030.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1030 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 147 kg for the Cub Cadet 1030.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1030 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 30".

