Cub Cadet Recon 48 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 Recon 48: 64 HP versus 23 HP (+41 HP, +178%).
- The Cub Cadet Recon 48 is the more recent model: production started in 2008, versus 2002 for the John Deere 1600 Turbo.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 451 kg for the Cub Cadet Recon 48.
- The Cub Cadet Recon 48 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet Recon 48 | John Deere 1600 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 23 HP | 64 HP |
| Production years | 2008–2009 | 2002–2006 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Weight | 451 kg | 1 791 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 113 cm | 152 cm |
| Length | 187 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 48" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet Recon 48 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Cub Cadet Recon 48: 64 HP versus 23 HP (+41 HP, +178%).
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet Recon 48 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The Cub Cadet Recon 48 is the more recent model: production started in 2008, versus 2002 for the John Deere 1600 Turbo.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet Recon 48 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 451 kg for the Cub Cadet Recon 48.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet Recon 48 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The Cub Cadet Recon 48 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".