Ariens lawn tractors S-8G vs John Deere 1600 Turbo

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Ariens lawn tractors S-8G

Ariens lawn tractors S-8G

8 HP · 1974–1978

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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 S-8G: 64 HP versus 8 HP (+56 HP, +700%).
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1974 for the Ariens lawn tractors S-8G.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 201 kg for the Ariens lawn tractors S-8G.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".

Full specs comparison

Ariens lawn tractors S-8GJohn Deere 1600 Turbo
Power8 HP64 HP
Production years1974–19782002–2006
FuelGasolineDiesel
Cylinders14
Weight201 kg1 791 kg
Drive4WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)3 / 1
Wheelbase109 cm152 cm
Length157 cm335 cm
Mower deck36"42"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Ariens lawn tractors S-8G or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Ariens lawn tractors S-8G: 64 HP versus 8 HP (+56 HP, +700%).

Which is more recent, the Ariens lawn tractors S-8G or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1974 for the Ariens lawn tractors S-8G.

Which is heavier, the Ariens lawn tractors S-8G or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 201 kg for the Ariens lawn tractors S-8G.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Ariens lawn tractors S-8G or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".

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