Cub Cadet 1208 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 1208: 60 HP versus 12 HP (+48 HP, +400%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1990 for the Cub Cadet 1208.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 178 kg for the Cub Cadet 1208.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1208 | John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 12 HP | 60 HP |
| Production years | 1990–1991 | 2018+ |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 178 kg | 1 892 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | CVT | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 8 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 154 cm |
| Length | — | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |