Cub Cadet Recon 48 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 Recon 48: 60 HP versus 23 HP (+37 HP, +161%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 2008 for the Cub Cadet Recon 48.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 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 Series III | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 23 HP | 60 HP |
| Production years | 2008–2009 | 2018+ |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Weight | 451 kg | 1 892 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 113 cm | 154 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 Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Cub Cadet Recon 48: 60 HP versus 23 HP (+37 HP, +161%).
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet Recon 48 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 2008 for the Cub Cadet Recon 48.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet Recon 48 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 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 Series III?
The Cub Cadet Recon 48 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".