Cub Cadet LT 2138 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo

Verdict by the numbers

• The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Cub Cadet LT 2138: 64 HP versus 16 HP (+48 HP, +300%).
• The Cub Cadet LT 2138 is the more recent model: production started in 2003, versus 2002 for the John Deere 1600 Turbo.
• The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 256 kg for the Cub Cadet LT 2138.
• The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".