Ariens lawn tractors RM1028 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo

Side-by-side specs comparison

Ariens lawn tractors RM1028

Ariens lawn tractors RM1028

10 HP · 2000–2002

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John Deere 1600 Turbo

John Deere 1600 Turbo

64 HP · 2002–2006

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Ariens lawn tractors RM1028: 64 HP versus 10 HP (+54 HP, +540%).
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 2000 for the Ariens lawn tractors RM1028.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 145 kg for the Ariens lawn tractors RM1028.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 28".

Full specs comparison

Ariens lawn tractors RM1028John Deere 1600 Turbo
Power10 HP64 HP
Production years2000–20022002–2006
FuelGasolineDiesel
Cylinders14
Weight145 kg1 791 kg
Drive2WD4WD
TransmissionHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)6 / 1
Wheelbase115 cm152 cm
Length158 cm335 cm
Mower deck28"42"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Ariens lawn tractors RM1028 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Ariens lawn tractors RM1028: 64 HP versus 10 HP (+54 HP, +540%).

Which is more recent, the Ariens lawn tractors RM1028 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 2000 for the Ariens lawn tractors RM1028.

Which is heavier, the Ariens lawn tractors RM1028 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 145 kg for the Ariens lawn tractors RM1028.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Ariens lawn tractors RM1028 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 28".

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