Ariens lawn tractors FM28 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 Ariens lawn tractors FM28: 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 1987 for the Ariens lawn tractors FM28.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 28".
Full specs comparison
| Ariens lawn tractors FM28 | John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 60 HP |
| Production years | 1987–1989 | 2018+ |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | — | 1 892 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | — | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 4 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 154 cm |
| Length | — | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 28" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Ariens lawn tractors FM28 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Ariens lawn tractors FM28: 60 HP versus 8 HP (+52 HP, +650%).
Which is more recent, the Ariens lawn tractors FM28 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 FM28.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Ariens lawn tractors FM28 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 28".