Cub Cadet 1170 vs John Deere 260
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1170 and the John Deere 260 deliver the same power: 17 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 1170 is the more recent model: production started in 2000, versus 1988 for the John Deere 260.
- The John Deere 260 is heavier: 274 kg versus 222 kg for the Cub Cadet 1170.
- The John Deere 260 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1170 | John Deere 260 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17 HP | 17 HP |
| Production years | 2000–2002 | 1988–1991 |
| Fuel | Electric | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | — |
| Weight | 222 kg | 274 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | CVT | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 6 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 121 cm |
| Length | — | 181 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 46" |
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