Cub Cadet Z48L 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 Z48L: 60 HP versus 18 HP (+42 HP, +233%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1997 for the Cub Cadet Z48L.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 349 kg for the Cub Cadet Z48L.
- The Cub Cadet Z48L has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Cub Cadet Z48L | John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 60 HP |
| Production years | 1997–2000 | 2018+ |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Weight | 349 kg | 1 892 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | — | 154 cm |
| Length | — | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 48" | 42" |