General Electric lawn tractors E12M vs John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III

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 Series III

John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III

60 HP · 2018+

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1971 for the General Electric lawn tractors E12M.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 360 kg for the General Electric lawn tractors E12M.

Full specs comparison

General Electric lawn tractors E12MJohn Deere 1600 Turbo Series III
Power60 HP
Production years1971–19742018+
FuelElectricDiesel
Cylinders4
Weight360 kg1 892 kg
Drive2WD4WD
TransmissionHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)9 / 6
Wheelbase154 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 Series III?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1971 for the General Electric lawn tractors E12M.

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

The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 360 kg for the General Electric lawn tractors E12M.