Cub Cadet 1812 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1812

Cub Cadet 1812

18 HP · 1986–1989

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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 1812: 60 HP versus 18 HP (+42 HP, +233%).
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1986 for the Cub Cadet 1812.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1812John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III
Power18 HP60 HP
Production years1986–19892018+
FuelElectricDiesel
Cylinders24
Weight1 892 kg
Drive2WD4WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase111 cm154 cm
Length182 cm335 cm
Mower deck38"42"

Frequently asked questions

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

The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 1812: 60 HP versus 18 HP (+42 HP, +233%).

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

The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1986 for the Cub Cadet 1812.

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

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

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