Ford 75 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 Ford 75: 60 HP versus 7 HP (+53 HP, +757%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1968 for the Ford 75.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 193 kg for the Ford 75.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 34".
Full specs comparison
| Ford 75 | John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 7 HP | 60 HP |
| Production years | 1968–1973 | 2018+ |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 193 kg | 1 892 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 106 cm | 154 cm |
| Length | 147 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 34" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Ford 75 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Ford 75: 60 HP versus 7 HP (+53 HP, +757%).
Which is more recent, the Ford 75 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1968 for the Ford 75.
Which is heavier, the Ford 75 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 193 kg for the Ford 75.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Ford 75 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 34".

