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" |