Cub Cadet 580 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 580: 64 HP versus 16 HP (+48 HP, +300%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1982 for the Cub Cadet 580.
- The Cub Cadet 580 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 580 | John Deere 1600 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 64 HP |
| Production years | 1982–1984 | 2002–2006 |
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Weight | — | 1 791 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 111 cm | 152 cm |
| Length | 182 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 44" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 580 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 580: 64 HP versus 16 HP (+48 HP, +300%).
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 580 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1982 for the Cub Cadet 580.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 580 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The Cub Cadet 580 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".