Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD 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 FMZ 48 RD: 60 HP versus 19 HP (+41 HP, +216%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 2012 for the Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 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 Series III | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 19 HP | 60 HP |
| Production years | 2012–2014 | 2018+ |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Weight | 306 kg | 1 892 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | — | 154 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 Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD: 60 HP versus 19 HP (+41 HP, +216%).
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD 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 2012 for the Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 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 Series III?
The Cub Cadet FMZ 48 RD has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".