Ford RMT 830 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 830: 60 HP versus 8 HP (+52 HP, +650%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1977 for the Ford RMT 830.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 167 kg for the Ford RMT 830.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Ford RMT 830 | John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 60 HP |
| Production years | 1977–1983 | 2018+ |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 167 kg | 1 892 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 111 cm | 154 cm |
| Length | 155 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 30" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Ford RMT 830 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Ford RMT 830: 60 HP versus 8 HP (+52 HP, +650%).
Which is more recent, the Ford RMT 830 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 1977 for the Ford RMT 830.
Which is heavier, the Ford RMT 830 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 167 kg for the Ford RMT 830.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Ford RMT 830 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 30".