Cub Cadet Tank M50 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 Tank M50: 64 HP versus 23 HP (+41 HP, +178%).
- The Cub Cadet Tank M50 is the more recent model: production started in 2005, versus 2002 for the John Deere 1600 Turbo.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 367 kg for the Cub Cadet Tank M50.
- The Cub Cadet Tank M50 has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet Tank M50 | John Deere 1600 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 23 HP | 64 HP |
| Production years | 2005–2006 | 2002–2006 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Weight | 367 kg | 1 791 kg |
| Drive | — | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 114 cm | 152 cm |
| Length | 185 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 50" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet Tank M50 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Cub Cadet Tank M50: 64 HP versus 23 HP (+41 HP, +178%).
Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet Tank M50 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The Cub Cadet Tank M50 is the more recent model: production started in 2005, versus 2002 for the John Deere 1600 Turbo.
Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet Tank M50 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 367 kg for the Cub Cadet Tank M50.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet Tank M50 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The Cub Cadet Tank M50 has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 42".

