Cub Cadet Tank SZ 60 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet Tank SZ 60

Cub Cadet Tank SZ 60

27 HP · 2012–2022

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John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III

John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III

60 HP · 2018+

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Cub Cadet Tank SZ 60: 60 HP versus 27 HP (+33 HP, +122%).
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 2012 for the Cub Cadet Tank SZ 60.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 589 kg for the Cub Cadet Tank SZ 60.
  • The Cub Cadet Tank SZ 60 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet Tank SZ 60John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III
Power27 HP60 HP
Production years2012–20222018+
FuelGasolineDiesel
Cylinders24
Weight589 kg1 892 kg
Drive4WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase137 cm154 cm
Length219 cm335 cm
Mower deck60"42"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet Tank SZ 60 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Cub Cadet Tank SZ 60: 60 HP versus 27 HP (+33 HP, +122%).

Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet Tank SZ 60 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 2012 for the Cub Cadet Tank SZ 60.

Which is heavier, the Cub Cadet Tank SZ 60 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 589 kg for the Cub Cadet Tank SZ 60.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet Tank SZ 60 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?

The Cub Cadet Tank SZ 60 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".

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