Cub Cadet 518 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 518

Cub Cadet 518

11 HP · 1985

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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 518: 64 HP versus 11 HP (+53 HP, +482%).
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 518.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 518John Deere 1600 Turbo
Power11 HP64 HP
Production years19852002–2006
FuelGasolineDiesel
Cylinders14
Weight1 791 kg
Drive2WD4WD
TransmissionCVTHydrostatic
Wheelbase152 cm
Length335 cm
Mower deck36"42"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 518 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 518: 64 HP versus 11 HP (+53 HP, +482%).

Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 518 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 518.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 518 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".

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