Cub Cadet 1872 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1872

Cub Cadet 1872

18 HP · 1987–1989

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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 1872: 64 HP versus 18 HP (+46 HP, +256%).
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1987 for the Cub Cadet 1872.
  • The Cub Cadet 1872 has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 42".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 1872John Deere 1600 Turbo
Power18 HP64 HP
Production years1987–19892002–2006
FuelElectricDiesel
Cylinders4
Weight1 791 kg
Drive2WD4WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase131 cm152 cm
Length199 cm335 cm
Mower deck50"42"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 1872 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 1872: 64 HP versus 18 HP (+46 HP, +256%).

Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 1872 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1987 for the Cub Cadet 1872.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 1872 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The Cub Cadet 1872 has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 42".

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