Craftsman T85 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 T85: 64 HP versus 8 HP (+56 HP, +700%).
- The Craftsman T85 is the more recent model: production started in 2020, versus 2002 for the John Deere 1600 Turbo.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman T85 | John Deere 1600 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 64 HP |
| Production years | 2020 | 2002–2006 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | — | 1 791 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | CVT | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 7 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 152 cm |
| Length | — | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 36" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman T85 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Craftsman T85: 64 HP versus 8 HP (+56 HP, +700%).
Which is more recent, the Craftsman T85 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The Craftsman T85 is the more recent model: production started in 2020, versus 2002 for the John Deere 1600 Turbo.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman T85 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".