Allis Chalmers 917 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 917: 60 HP versus 17 HP (+43 HP, +253%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1979 for the Allis Chalmers 917.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 312 kg for the Allis Chalmers 917.
Full specs comparison
| Allis Chalmers 917 | John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 17 HP | 60 HP |
| Production years | 1979–1985 | 2018+ |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Weight | 312 kg | 1 892 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 128 cm | 154 cm |
| Length | 177 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 42" |

