Cub Cadet 1605 vs John Deere X305R
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 1605 and the John Deere X305R deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The John Deere X305R is the more recent model: production started in 2012, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1605.
- The John Deere X305R is heavier: 314 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 X305R | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1986 | 2012–2015 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Weight | 239 kg | 314 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 114 cm | — |
| Length | 173 cm | 182 cm |
| Mower deck | 44" | 42" |