Cub Cadet 1525 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1525

Cub Cadet 1525

15 HP · 2003

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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 1525: 64 HP versus 15 HP (+49 HP, +327%).
  • The Cub Cadet 1525 is the more recent model: production started in 2003, versus 2002 for the John Deere 1600 Turbo.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 227 kg for the Cub Cadet 1525.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1525John Deere 1600 Turbo
Power15 HP64 HP
Production years20032002–2006
FuelElectricDiesel
Cylinders4
Weight227 kg1 791 kg
Drive2WD4WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Wheelbase119 cm152 cm
Length172 cm335 cm
Mower deck38"42"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1525 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 1525: 64 HP versus 15 HP (+49 HP, +327%).

Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1525 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The Cub Cadet 1525 is the more recent model: production started in 2003, versus 2002 for the John Deere 1600 Turbo.

Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1525 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 227 kg for the Cub Cadet 1525.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1525 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

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

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