Cub Cadet RZT 50 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo

Verdict by the numbers

• The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Cub Cadet RZT 50: 64 HP versus 23 HP (+41 HP, +178%).
• The Cub Cadet RZT 50 is the more recent model: production started in 2011, versus 2002 for the John Deere 1600 Turbo.
• The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 239 kg for the Cub Cadet RZT 50.
• The Cub Cadet RZT 50 has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 42".