Ford R-11 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 R-11: 60 HP versus 11 HP (+49 HP, +445%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1984 for the Ford R-11.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 154 kg for the Ford R-11.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Ford R-11 | John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 11 HP | 60 HP |
| Production years | 1984–1986 | 2018+ |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 154 kg | 1 892 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 111 cm | 154 cm |
| Length | 158 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 30" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Ford R-11 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Ford R-11: 60 HP versus 11 HP (+49 HP, +445%).
Which is more recent, the Ford R-11 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 1984 for the Ford R-11.
Which is heavier, the Ford R-11 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 154 kg for the Ford R-11.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Ford R-11 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 30".

