General Electric lawn tractors E12M vs John Deere 1600 Turbo

Side-by-side specs comparison

General Electric lawn tractors E12M

General Electric lawn tractors E12M

1971–1974

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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 1971 for the General Electric lawn tractors E12M.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 360 kg for the General Electric lawn tractors E12M.

Full specs comparison

General Electric lawn tractors E12MJohn Deere 1600 Turbo
Power64 HP
Production years1971–19742002–2006
FuelElectricDiesel
Cylinders4
Weight360 kg1 791 kg
Drive2WD4WD
TransmissionHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)9 / 6
Wheelbase152 cm
Length335 cm
Mower deck42"42"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more recent, the General Electric lawn tractors E12M or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1971 for the General Electric lawn tractors E12M.

Which is heavier, the General Electric lawn tractors E12M or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 360 kg for the General Electric lawn tractors E12M.