General Electric lawn tractors E12 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo

Side-by-side specs comparison

General Electric lawn tractors E12

General Electric lawn tractors E12

1970–1973

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John Deere 1600 Turbo

John Deere 1600 Turbo

64 HP · 2002–2006

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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 E12John Deere 1600 Turbo
Power64 HP
Production years1970–19732002–2006
FuelElectricDiesel
Cylinders4
Weight360 kg1 791 kg
Drive2WD4WD
TransmissionHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)12 / 9
Wheelbase152 cm
Length175 cm335 cm
Mower deck36"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".