John Deere 1600 Turbo vs Kubota ZG227

Verdict by the numbers

• The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Kubota ZG227: 64 HP versus 27 HP (+37 HP, +137%).
• The Kubota ZG227 is the more recent model: production started in 2008, versus 2002 for the John Deere 1600 Turbo.
• The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 539 kg for the Kubota ZG227.
• The Kubota ZG227 has the wider mower deck: 54" versus 42".