Cub Cadet 1605 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 1605: 60 HP versus 16 HP (+44 HP, +275%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1605.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 239 kg for the Cub Cadet 1605.
- The Cub Cadet 1605 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1605 | John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 60 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1986 | 2018+ |
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Weight | 239 kg | 1 892 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 114 cm | 154 cm |
| Length | 173 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 44" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 1605: 60 HP versus 16 HP (+44 HP, +275%).
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1605 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 1605.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 239 kg for the Cub Cadet 1605.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1605 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The Cub Cadet 1605 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".