Ford GT-85 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 GT-85: 60 HP versus 18 HP (+42 HP, +233%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1992 for the Ford GT-85.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 476 kg for the Ford GT-85.
- The Ford GT-85 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Ford GT-85 | John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 60 HP |
| Production years | 1992–1997 | 2018+ |
| Fuel | — | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Weight | 476 kg | 1 892 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 126 cm | 154 cm |
| Length | 189 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 44" | 42" |