Allis Chalmers 608 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Allis Chalmers 608: 64 HP versus 8 HP (+56 HP, +700%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1974 for the Allis Chalmers 608.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 195 kg for the Allis Chalmers 608.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Allis Chalmers 608 | John Deere 1600 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 64 HP |
| Production years | 1974–1979 | 2002–2006 |
| Fuel | — | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 195 kg | 1 791 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 115 cm | 152 cm |
| Length | 159 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 36" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Allis Chalmers 608 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Allis Chalmers 608: 64 HP versus 8 HP (+56 HP, +700%).
Which is more recent, the Allis Chalmers 608 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1974 for the Allis Chalmers 608.
Which is heavier, the Allis Chalmers 608 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 195 kg for the Allis Chalmers 608.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Allis Chalmers 608 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".