Craftsman T85 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 T85: 60 HP versus 8 HP (+52 HP, +650%).
- The Craftsman T85 is the more recent model: production started in 2020, versus 2018 for the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Craftsman T85 | John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 60 HP |
| Production years | 2020 | 2018+ |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | — | 1 892 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | CVT | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 7 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 154 cm |
| Length | — | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 36" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Craftsman T85 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Craftsman T85: 60 HP versus 8 HP (+52 HP, +650%).
Which is more recent, the Craftsman T85 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The Craftsman T85 is the more recent model: production started in 2020, versus 2018 for the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Craftsman T85 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".