General Electric lawn tractors E12 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1970 for the General Electric lawn tractors E12.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 360 kg for the General Electric lawn tractors E12.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| General Electric lawn tractors E12 | John Deere 1600 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | — | 64 HP |
| Production years | 1970–1973 | 2002–2006 |
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Weight | 360 kg | 1 791 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | — | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 12 / 9 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 152 cm |
| Length | 175 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 36" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more recent, the General Electric lawn tractors E12 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1970 for the General Electric lawn tractors E12.
Which is heavier, the General Electric lawn tractors E12 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 360 kg for the General Electric lawn tractors E12.
Which has the wider mower deck, the General Electric lawn tractors E12 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".

