Cub Cadet 1238 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 1238: 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 1238.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 157 kg for the Cub Cadet 1238.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1238 | John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 12 HP | 60 HP |
| Production years | 1992–1993 | 2018+ |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 157 kg | 1 892 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | CVT | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 8 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 121 cm | 154 cm |
| Length | 147 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1238 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 1238: 60 HP versus 12 HP (+48 HP, +400%).
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1238 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 1238.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1238 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 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 Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".