Allis Chalmers 608 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 Allis Chalmers 608: 60 HP versus 8 HP (+52 HP, +650%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1974 for the Allis Chalmers 608.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 195 kg for the Allis Chalmers 608.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Allis Chalmers 608 | John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 60 HP |
| Production years | 1974–1979 | 2018+ |
| Fuel | — | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 195 kg | 1 892 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 115 cm | 154 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 Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Allis Chalmers 608: 60 HP versus 8 HP (+52 HP, +650%).
Which is more recent, the Allis Chalmers 608 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1974 for the Allis Chalmers 608.
Which is heavier, the Allis Chalmers 608 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 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 Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".