Cub Cadet 1282 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1282

Cub Cadet 1282

12 HP · 1982–1985

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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 1282: 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 1982 for the Cub Cadet 1282.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 298 kg for the Cub Cadet 1282.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1282John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III
Power12 HP60 HP
Production years1982–19852018+
FuelGasolineDiesel
Cylinders14
Weight298 kg1 892 kg
Drive2WD4WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase111 cm154 cm
Length182 cm335 cm
Mower deck38"42"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1282 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 1282: 60 HP versus 12 HP (+48 HP, +400%).

Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1282 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 1982 for the Cub Cadet 1282.

Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1282 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 298 kg for the Cub Cadet 1282.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1282 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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