Cub Cadet 72 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 72: 64 HP versus 7 HP (+57 HP, +814%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1967 for the Cub Cadet 72.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 251 kg for the Cub Cadet 72.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 72 | John Deere 1600 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 7 HP | 64 HP |
| Production years | 1967–1969 | 2002–2006 |
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Weight | 251 kg | 1 791 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 109 cm | 152 cm |
| Length | 162 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 72 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 72: 64 HP versus 7 HP (+57 HP, +814%).
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 72 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1967 for the Cub Cadet 72.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet 72 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 251 kg for the Cub Cadet 72.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 72 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".