Cub Cadet Original vs John Deere 1600 Turbo
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Cub Cadet Original: 64 HP versus 7 HP (+57 HP, +814%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1960 for the Cub Cadet Original.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet Original | John Deere 1600 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 7 HP | 64 HP |
| Production years | 1960–1963 | 2002–2006 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | — | 1 791 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 108 cm | 152 cm |
| Length | — | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet Original or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Cub Cadet Original: 64 HP versus 7 HP (+57 HP, +814%).
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet Original or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1960 for the Cub Cadet Original.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet Original or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".