Cub Cadet GT 2523 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet GT 2523

Cub Cadet GT 2523

23 HP · 2004

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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 GT 2523: 64 HP versus 23 HP (+41 HP, +178%).
  • The Cub Cadet GT 2523 is the more recent model: production started in 2004, versus 2002 for the John Deere 1600 Turbo.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 246 kg for the Cub Cadet GT 2523.
  • The Cub Cadet GT 2523 has the wider mower deck: 54" versus 42".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet GT 2523John Deere 1600 Turbo
Power23 HP64 HP
Production years20042002–2006
FuelGasolineDiesel
Cylinders24
Weight246 kg1 791 kg
Drive2WD4WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase119 cm152 cm
Length182 cm335 cm
Mower deck54"42"

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