Cub Cadet Tank LZ48 vs John Deere 1550

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet Tank LZ48

Cub Cadet Tank LZ48

24 HP · 2012–2013

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John Deere 1550

John Deere 1550

24 HP · 2015–2025

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Cub Cadet Tank LZ48 and the John Deere 1550 deliver the same power: 24 HP.
  • The John Deere 1550 is the more recent model: production started in 2015, versus 2012 for the Cub Cadet Tank LZ48.
  • The John Deere 1550 is heavier: 759 kg versus 503 kg for the Cub Cadet Tank LZ48.
  • The John Deere 1550 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 48".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet Tank LZ48John Deere 1550
Power24 HP24 HP
Production years2012–20132015–2025
FuelGasolineDiesel
Cylinders23
Weight503 kg759 kg
Drive2WD2WD or 4WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase137 cm122 cm
Length219 cm220 cm
Mower deck48"60"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet Tank LZ48 or the John Deere 1550?

The Cub Cadet Tank LZ48 and the John Deere 1550 deliver the same power: 24 HP.

Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet Tank LZ48 or the John Deere 1550?

The John Deere 1550 is the more recent model: production started in 2015, versus 2012 for the Cub Cadet Tank LZ48.

Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet Tank LZ48 or the John Deere 1550?

The John Deere 1550 is heavier: 759 kg versus 503 kg for the Cub Cadet Tank LZ48.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet Tank LZ48 or the John Deere 1550?

The John Deere 1550 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 48".

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