Cub Cadet Original vs John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Cub Cadet Original: 60 HP versus 7 HP (+53 HP, +757%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1960 for the Cub Cadet Original.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet Original | John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 7 HP | 60 HP |
| Production years | 1960–1963 | 2018+ |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | — | 1 892 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 108 cm | 154 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 Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Cub Cadet Original: 60 HP versus 7 HP (+53 HP, +757%).
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet Original or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1960 for the Cub Cadet Original.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet Original or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".