Ford RMT 526 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 RMT 526: 60 HP versus 5 HP (+55 HP, +1100%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1977 for the Ford RMT 526.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 120 kg for the Ford RMT 526.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 26".
Full specs comparison
| Ford RMT 526 | John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 5 HP | 60 HP |
| Production years | 1977–1980 | 2018+ |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 120 kg | 1 892 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | — | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 100 cm | 154 cm |
| Length | 142 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 26" | 42" |