Cub Cadet Z-Force 48 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 Z-Force 48: 60 HP versus 22 HP (+38 HP, +173%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 2004 for the Cub Cadet Z-Force 48.
- The Cub Cadet Z-Force 48 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet Z-Force 48 | John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 22 HP | 60 HP |
| Production years | 2004–2013 | 2018+ |
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Weight | — | 1 892 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 114 cm | 154 cm |
| Length | 175 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 48" | 42" |