Cub Cadet CLT-538 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet CLT-538

Cub Cadet CLT-538

16 HP · 2000–2010

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John Deere 1600 Turbo

John Deere 1600 Turbo

64 HP · 2002–2006

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Cub Cadet CLT-538: 64 HP versus 16 HP (+48 HP, +300%).
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 2000 for the Cub Cadet CLT-538.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet CLT-538John Deere 1600 Turbo
Power16 HP64 HP
Production years2000–20102002–2006
FuelGasolineDiesel
Cylinders4
Weight1 791 kg
Drive2WD4WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Wheelbase152 cm
Length335 cm
Mower deck38"42"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet CLT-538 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Cub Cadet CLT-538: 64 HP versus 16 HP (+48 HP, +300%).

Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet CLT-538 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 2000 for the Cub Cadet CLT-538.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet CLT-538 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

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