Cub Cadet GT 2550 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo

Verdict by the numbers

• The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Cub Cadet GT 2550: 64 HP versus 22 HP (+42 HP, +191%).
• The Cub Cadet GT 2550 is the more recent model: production started in 2005, versus 2002 for the John Deere 1600 Turbo.
• The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 381 kg for the Cub Cadet GT 2550.
• The Cub Cadet GT 2550 has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 42".