Ariens lawn tractors RM1230 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 RM1230: 60 HP versus 12 HP (+48 HP, +400%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1989 for the Ariens lawn tractors RM1230.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Ariens lawn tractors RM1230 | John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 12 HP | 60 HP |
| Production years | 1989–1995 | 2018+ |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | — | 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 | 30" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Ariens lawn tractors RM1230 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Ariens lawn tractors RM1230: 60 HP versus 12 HP (+48 HP, +400%).
Which is more recent, the Ariens lawn tractors RM1230 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 1989 for the Ariens lawn tractors RM1230.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Ariens lawn tractors RM1230 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 30".