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" |