John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III vs Kubota ZD21
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Kubota ZD21: 60 HP versus 21 HP (+39 HP, +186%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 2001 for the Kubota ZD21.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 631 kg for the Kubota ZD21.
- The Kubota ZD21 has the wider mower deck: 60" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | Kubota ZD21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 60 HP | 21 HP |
| Production years | 2018+ | 2001–2006 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Weight | 1 892 kg | 631 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 154 cm | 124 cm |
| Length | 335 cm | 203 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 60" |

