Cub Cadet Tank M54 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 Tank M54: 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 2002 for the Cub Cadet Tank M54.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 478 kg for the Cub Cadet Tank M54.
- The Cub Cadet Tank M54 has the wider mower deck: 54" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet Tank M54 | John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 23 HP | 60 HP |
| Production years | 2002–2009 | 2018+ |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Weight | 478 kg | 1 892 kg |
| Drive | — | 4WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | — | 154 cm |
| Length | 198 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 54" | 42" |