Cub Cadet 1812 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1812

Cub Cadet 1812

18 HP · 1986–1989

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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 1812: 64 HP versus 18 HP (+46 HP, +256%).
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1986 for the Cub Cadet 1812.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1812John Deere 1600 Turbo
Power18 HP64 HP
Production years1986–19892002–2006
FuelElectricDiesel
Cylinders24
Weight1 791 kg
Drive2WD4WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase111 cm152 cm
Length182 cm335 cm
Mower deck38"42"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1812 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 1812: 64 HP versus 18 HP (+46 HP, +256%).

Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1812 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1986 for the Cub Cadet 1812.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1812 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

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

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