Ariens lawn tractors FM26 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III

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Ariens lawn tractors FM26

Ariens lawn tractors FM26

6 HP · 1987–1989

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John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III

John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III

60 HP · 2018+

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Ariens lawn tractors FM26: 60 HP versus 6 HP (+54 HP, +900%).
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1987 for the Ariens lawn tractors FM26.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 113 kg for the Ariens lawn tractors FM26.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 26".

Full specs comparison

Ariens lawn tractors FM26John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III
Power6 HP60 HP
Production years1987–19892018+
FuelGasolineDiesel
Cylinders14
Weight113 kg1 892 kg
Drive2WD4WD
TransmissionHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)4 / 1
Wheelbase95 cm154 cm
Length132 cm335 cm
Mower deck26"42"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Ariens lawn tractors FM26 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Ariens lawn tractors FM26: 60 HP versus 6 HP (+54 HP, +900%).

Which is more recent, the Ariens lawn tractors FM26 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 1987 for the Ariens lawn tractors FM26.

Which is heavier, the Ariens lawn tractors FM26 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 113 kg for the Ariens lawn tractors FM26.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Ariens lawn tractors FM26 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 26".

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