Cub Cadet 1606 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1606

Cub Cadet 1606

16 HP · 1985–1986

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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 1606: 64 HP versus 16 HP (+48 HP, +300%).
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 1606.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 332 kg for the Cub Cadet 1606.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1606John Deere 1600 Turbo
Power16 HP64 HP
Production years1985–19862002–2006
FuelElectricDiesel
Cylinders24
Weight332 kg1 791 kg
Drive2WD4WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)6 / 2
Wheelbase111 cm152 cm
Length182 cm335 cm
Mower deck38"42"

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