Cub Cadet 518 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 518: 60 HP versus 11 HP (+49 HP, +445%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 518.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 518 | John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 11 HP | 60 HP |
| Production years | 1985 | 2018+ |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | — | 1 892 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | CVT | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | — | 154 cm |
| Length | — | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 36" | 42" |