Cub Cadet 383 vs John Deere 111
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 383 and the John Deere 111 deliver the same power: 11 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 383 is the more recent model: production started in 1982, versus 1979 for the John Deere 111.
- The Cub Cadet 383 is heavier: 217 kg versus 201 kg for the John Deere 111.
- The John Deere 111 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 383 | John Deere 111 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 11 HP | 11 HP |
| Production years | 1982 | 1979–1985 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Electric |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 217 kg | 201 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 107 cm | 113 cm |
| Length | 162 cm | 157 cm |
| Mower deck | 36" | 38" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 383 or the John Deere 111?
The Cub Cadet 383 and the John Deere 111 deliver the same power: 11 HP.
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 383 or the John Deere 111?
The Cub Cadet 383 is the more recent model: production started in 1982, versus 1979 for the John Deere 111.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 383 or the John Deere 111?
The Cub Cadet 383 is heavier: 217 kg versus 201 kg for the John Deere 111.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 383 or the John Deere 111?
The John Deere 111 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 36".

