Cub Cadet 86 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 86: 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 1982 for the Cub Cadet 86.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 32".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet 86 | John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 60 HP |
| Production years | 1982–1985 | 2018+ |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | — | 1 892 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 154 cm |
| Length | — | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 32" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet 86 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Cub Cadet 86: 60 HP versus 8 HP (+52 HP, +650%).
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet 86 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1982 for the Cub Cadet 86.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet 86 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 32".