Craftsman C459-60408 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Craftsman C459-60408: 64 HP versus 8 HP (+56 HP, +700%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1985 for the Craftsman C459-60408.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman C459-60408 | John Deere 1600 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 64 HP |
| Production years | 1985 | 2002–2006 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | — | 1 791 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 152 cm |
| Length | — | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 30" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman C459-60408 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Craftsman C459-60408: 64 HP versus 8 HP (+56 HP, +700%).
Which is more recent, the Craftsman C459-60408 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1985 for the Craftsman C459-60408.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman C459-60408 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 30".

