Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD 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 FMZ 48 RD: 64 HP versus 19 HP (+45 HP, +237%).
- The Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD is the more recent model: production started in 2012, versus 2002 for the John Deere 1600 Turbo.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 306 kg for the Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD.
- The Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD | John Deere 1600 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 19 HP | 64 HP |
| Production years | 2012–2014 | 2002–2006 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Weight | 306 kg | 1 791 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | — | 152 cm |
| Length | 228 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 48" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD: 64 HP versus 19 HP (+45 HP, +237%).
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD is the more recent model: production started in 2012, versus 2002 for the John Deere 1600 Turbo.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 306 kg for the Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".