Cub Cadet 1730 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1730

Cub Cadet 1730

17 HP · 1992–1993

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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 1730: 64 HP versus 17 HP (+47 HP, +276%).
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1992 for the Cub Cadet 1730.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 254 kg for the Cub Cadet 1730.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1730John Deere 1600 Turbo
Power17 HP64 HP
Production years1992–19932002–2006
FuelElectricDiesel
Cylinders4
Weight254 kg1 791 kg
Drive2WD4WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase114 cm152 cm
Length173 cm335 cm
Mower deck38"42"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1730 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 1730: 64 HP versus 17 HP (+47 HP, +276%).

Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1730 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1992 for the Cub Cadet 1730.

Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 1730 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 254 kg for the Cub Cadet 1730.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1730 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

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

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