Cub Cadet 81 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III

Verdict by the numbers

• The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 81: 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 1977 for the Cub Cadet 81.
• The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 190 kg for the Cub Cadet 81.
• The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".