Cub Cadet 1225 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1225

Cub Cadet 1225

12 HP · 1992–1993

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John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III

John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III

60 HP · 2018+

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 1225: 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 1992 for the Cub Cadet 1225.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 201 kg for the Cub Cadet 1225.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1225John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III
Power12 HP60 HP
Production years1992–19932018+
FuelGasolineDiesel
Cylinders14
Weight201 kg1 892 kg
Drive2WD4WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)5 / 1
Wheelbase114 cm154 cm
Length173 cm335 cm
Mower deck38"42"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1225 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 1225: 60 HP versus 12 HP (+48 HP, +400%).

Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1225 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1992 for the Cub Cadet 1225.

Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1225 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 201 kg for the Cub Cadet 1225.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1225 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

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