Ariens lawn tractors S-12 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III

Verdict by the numbers

• The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Ariens lawn tractors S-12: 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 1973 for the Ariens lawn tractors S-12.
• The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 322 kg for the Ariens lawn tractors S-12.