Cub Cadet 526 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet 526

Cub Cadet 526

5 HP · 1986

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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 526: 64 HP versus 5 HP (+59 HP, +1180%).
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1986 for the Cub Cadet 526.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 127 kg for the Cub Cadet 526.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 26".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 526John Deere 1600 Turbo
Power5 HP64 HP
Production years19862002–2006
FuelGasolineDiesel
Cylinders14
Weight127 kg1 791 kg
Drive2WD4WD
TransmissionCVTHydrostatic
Wheelbase152 cm
Length335 cm
Mower deck26"42"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 526 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 526: 64 HP versus 5 HP (+59 HP, +1180%).

Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 526 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1986 for the Cub Cadet 526.

Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 526 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 127 kg for the Cub Cadet 526.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 526 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 26".

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