Cub Cadet 1872 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 1872: 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 1987 for the Cub Cadet 1872.
- The Cub Cadet 1872 has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 1872 | John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 60 HP |
| Production years | 1987–1989 | 2018+ |
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Weight | — | 1 892 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 131 cm | 154 cm |
| Length | 199 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 50" | 42" |