Cub Cadet 1720 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III

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Cub Cadet 1720

Cub Cadet 1720

17 HP · 1988–1991

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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 1720: 60 HP versus 17 HP (+43 HP, +253%).
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1988 for the Cub Cadet 1720.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 328 kg for the Cub Cadet 1720.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1720John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III
Power17 HP60 HP
Production years1988–19912018+
FuelElectricDiesel
Cylinders4
Weight328 kg1 892 kg
Drive2WD4WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase114 cm154 cm
Length173 cm335 cm
Mower deck38"42"

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