Cub Cadet 125 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 125

Cub Cadet 125

12 HP · 1967–1969

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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 125: 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 1967 for the Cub Cadet 125.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 294 kg for the Cub Cadet 125.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 125John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III
Power12 HP60 HP
Production years1967–19692018+
FuelDiesel
Cylinders4
Weight294 kg1 892 kg
Drive2WD4WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase109 cm154 cm
Length162 cm335 cm
Mower deck38"42"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 125 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 125: 60 HP versus 12 HP (+48 HP, +400%).

Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 125 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 1967 for the Cub Cadet 125.

Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 125 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 294 kg for the Cub Cadet 125.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 125 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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