Cub Cadet 1238 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1238

Cub Cadet 1238

12 HP · 1992–1993

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John Deere 1600 Turbo

John Deere 1600 Turbo

64 HP · 2002–2006

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 1238: 64 HP versus 12 HP (+52 HP, +433%).
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1992 for the Cub Cadet 1238.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 157 kg for the Cub Cadet 1238.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1238John Deere 1600 Turbo
Power12 HP64 HP
Production years1992–19932002–2006
FuelGasolineDiesel
Cylinders14
Weight157 kg1 791 kg
Drive2WD4WD
TransmissionCVTHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)8 / 1
Wheelbase121 cm152 cm
Length147 cm335 cm
Mower deck38"42"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1238 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 1238: 64 HP versus 12 HP (+52 HP, +433%).

Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1238 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 1238.

Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1238 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 157 kg for the Cub Cadet 1238.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1238 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

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

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