Cub Cadet 81 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 81: 64 HP versus 8 HP (+56 HP, +700%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1977 for the Cub Cadet 81.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 190 kg for the Cub Cadet 81.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 81 | John Deere 1600 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 64 HP |
| Production years | 1977–1979 | 2002–2006 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 190 kg | 1 791 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 109 cm | 152 cm |
| Length | 154 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 36" | 42" |