Cub Cadet RZT S50 vs John Deere 1420 Series II

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet RZT S50

Cub Cadet RZT S50

25 HP · 2012–2024

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John Deere 1420 Series II

John Deere 1420 Series II

25 HP · 2005–2011

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Cub Cadet RZT S50 and the John Deere 1420 Series II deliver the same power: 25 HP.
  • The Cub Cadet RZT S50 is the more recent model: production started in 2012, versus 2005 for the John Deere 1420 Series II.
  • The John Deere 1420 Series II has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 50".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet RZT S50John Deere 1420 Series II
Power25 HP25 HP
Production years2012–20242005–2011
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders23
Weight281 kg
Drive2WD2WD or 4WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Wheelbase114 cm124 cm
Length203 cm220 cm
CabYes
Mower deck50"60"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet RZT S50 or the John Deere 1420 Series II?

The Cub Cadet RZT S50 and the John Deere 1420 Series II deliver the same power: 25 HP.

Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet RZT S50 or the John Deere 1420 Series II?

The Cub Cadet RZT S50 is the more recent model: production started in 2012, versus 2005 for the John Deere 1420 Series II.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet RZT S50 or the John Deere 1420 Series II?

The John Deere 1420 Series II has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 50".

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