Cub Cadet 805 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III

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Cub Cadet 805

Cub Cadet 805

8 HP · 1985–1986

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John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III

John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III

60 HP · 2018+

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 805: 60 HP versus 8 HP (+52 HP, +650%).
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1985 for the Cub Cadet 805.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 214 kg for the Cub Cadet 805.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet 805John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III
Power8 HP60 HP
Production years1985–19862018+
FuelElectricDiesel
Cylinders4
Weight214 kg1 892 kg
Drive2WD4WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)5 / 1
Wheelbase114 cm154 cm
Length173 cm335 cm
Mower deck36"42"

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