Cub Cadet Z-Force L 54 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III

Verdict by the numbers

• The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Cub Cadet Z-Force L 54: 60 HP versus 25 HP (+35 HP, +140%).
• The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 2014 for the Cub Cadet Z-Force L 54.
• The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 335 kg for the Cub Cadet Z-Force L 54.
• The Cub Cadet Z-Force L 54 has the wider mower deck: 54" versus 42".