Cub Cadet Z-Force 15 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III

Side-by-side specs comparison

Cub Cadet Z-Force 15

Cub Cadet Z-Force 15

15 HP · 2003

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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 Z-Force 15: 60 HP versus 15 HP (+45 HP, +300%).
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 2003 for the Cub Cadet Z-Force 15.
  • The Cub Cadet Z-Force 15 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet Z-Force 15John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III
Power15 HP60 HP
Production years20032018+
FuelGasolineDiesel
Cylinders24
Weight1 892 kg
Drive2WD4WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase154 cm
Length335 cm
Mower deck44"42"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Cub Cadet Z-Force 15 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Cub Cadet Z-Force 15: 60 HP versus 15 HP (+45 HP, +300%).

Which is more recent, the Cub Cadet Z-Force 15 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 2003 for the Cub Cadet Z-Force 15.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Cub Cadet Z-Force 15 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?

The Cub Cadet Z-Force 15 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".

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