Cub Cadet Z-Force 50 vs John Deere 727

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Cub Cadet Z-Force 50

Cub Cadet Z-Force 50

23 HP · 2005–2009

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John Deere 727

John Deere 727

23 HP · 2002–2003

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Cub Cadet Z-Force 50 and the John Deere 727 deliver the same power: 23 HP.
  • The Cub Cadet Z-Force 50 is the more recent model: production started in 2005, versus 2002 for the John Deere 727.
  • The John Deere 727 is heavier: 494 kg versus 282 kg for the Cub Cadet Z-Force 50.
  • The John Deere 727 has the wider mower deck: 54" versus 50".

Full specs comparison

Cub Cadet Z-Force 50John Deere 727
Power23 HP23 HP
Production years2005–20092002–2003
FuelGasolineGasoline
Cylinders22
Weight282 kg494 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearGear
Wheelbase109 cm121 cm
Length177 cm198 cm
Mower deck50"54"

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