Ford LS45 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 LS45: 60 HP versus 16 HP (+44 HP, +275%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1994 for the Ford LS45.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 231 kg for the Ford LS45.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Ford LS45 | John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 60 HP |
| Production years | 1994–1995 | 2018+ |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Weight | 231 kg | 1 892 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 125 cm | 154 cm |
| Length | 175 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Ford LS45 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Ford LS45: 60 HP versus 16 HP (+44 HP, +275%).
Which is more recent, the Ford LS45 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 1994 for the Ford LS45.
Which is heavier, the Ford LS45 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 231 kg for the Ford LS45.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Ford LS45 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".