Ariens lawn tractors RM1028 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 RM1028: 60 HP versus 10 HP (+50 HP, +500%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 2000 for the Ariens lawn tractors RM1028.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 145 kg for the Ariens lawn tractors RM1028.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 28".
Full specs comparison
| Ariens lawn tractors RM1028 | John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 10 HP | 60 HP |
| Production years | 2000–2002 | 2018+ |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 145 kg | 1 892 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | — | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 115 cm | 154 cm |
| Length | 158 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 28" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Ariens lawn tractors RM1028 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Ariens lawn tractors RM1028: 60 HP versus 10 HP (+50 HP, +500%).
Which is more recent, the Ariens lawn tractors RM1028 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 2000 for the Ariens lawn tractors RM1028.
Which is heavier, the Ariens lawn tractors RM1028 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 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 Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 28".