Cub Cadet 526 vs John Deere 65
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Cub Cadet 526 and the John Deere 65 deliver the same power: 5 HP.
- The Cub Cadet 526 is the more recent model: production started in 1986, versus 1978 for the John Deere 65.
- The Cub Cadet 526 is heavier: 127 kg versus 122 kg for the John Deere 65.
- The John Deere 65 has the wider mower deck: 28" versus 26".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 526 | John Deere 65 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 5 HP | 5 HP |
| Production years | 1986 | 1978–1983 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 127 kg | 122 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | CVT | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Mower deck | 26" | 28" |