Craftsman T260 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 Craftsman T260: 60 HP versus 23 HP (+37 HP, +161%).
- The Craftsman T260 is the more recent model: production started in 2019, versus 2018 for the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 285 kg for the Craftsman T260.
- The Craftsman T260 has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman T260 | John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 23 HP | 60 HP |
| Production years | 2019–2021 | 2018+ |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Weight | 285 kg | 1 892 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | — | 154 cm |
| Length | — | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 50" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman T260 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Craftsman T260: 60 HP versus 23 HP (+37 HP, +161%).
Which is more recent, the Craftsman T260 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The Craftsman T260 is the more recent model: production started in 2019, versus 2018 for the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III.
Which is heavier, the Craftsman T260 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 285 kg for the Craftsman T260.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman T260 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The Craftsman T260 has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 42".