Cub Cadet 1106 vs John Deere R72
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1106 and the John Deere R72 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1106 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1984 for the John Deere R72.
- The Cub Cadet 1106 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1106 | John Deere R72 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1987–1989 | 1984–1986 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Electric |
| Cylinders | 1 | — |
| Weight | — | 131 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | CVT | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 106 cm |
| Length | — | 144 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 30" |