Cub Cadet 1512 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1512

Cub Cadet 1512

15 HP · 1985–1987

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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 1512: 60 HP versus 15 HP (+45 HP, +300%).
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1512.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 399 kg for the Cub Cadet 1512.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1512John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III
Power15 HP60 HP
Production years1985–19872018+
FuelElectricDiesel
Cylinders4
Weight399 kg1 892 kg
Drive2WD4WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase111 cm154 cm
Length182 cm335 cm
Mower deck38"42"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1512 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 1512: 60 HP versus 15 HP (+45 HP, +300%).

Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1512 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 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1512.

Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1512 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 399 kg for the Cub Cadet 1512.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1512 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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