Cub Cadet 2518 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 2518: 60 HP versus 20 HP (+40 HP, +200%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 2002 for the Cub Cadet 2518.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 236 kg for the Cub Cadet 2518.
- The Cub Cadet 2518 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 2518 | John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 20 HP | 60 HP |
| Production years | 2002–2003 | 2018+ |
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Weight | 236 kg | 1 892 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 119 cm | 154 cm |
| Length | 182 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 44" | 42" |