John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III vs Kubota ZD221

Verdict by the numbers

• The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Kubota ZD221: 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 2008 for the Kubota ZD221.
• The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 56 kg for the Kubota ZD221.
• The Kubota ZD221 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".