Gilson lawn tractors 980 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo

Side-by-side specs comparison

Gilson lawn tractors 980

Gilson lawn tractors 980

5 HP · 1964

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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 more powerful than the Gilson lawn tractors 980: 64 HP versus 5 HP (+59 HP, +1180%).
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1964 for the Gilson lawn tractors 980.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 117 kg for the Gilson lawn tractors 980.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 25".

Full specs comparison

Gilson lawn tractors 980John Deere 1600 Turbo
Power5 HP64 HP
Production years19642002–2006
FuelGasolineDiesel
Cylinders14
Weight117 kg1 791 kg
Drive2WD4WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Wheelbase152 cm
Length335 cm
Mower deck25"42"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Gilson lawn tractors 980 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Gilson lawn tractors 980: 64 HP versus 5 HP (+59 HP, +1180%).

Which is more recent, the Gilson lawn tractors 980 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1964 for the Gilson lawn tractors 980.

Which is heavier, the Gilson lawn tractors 980 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 117 kg for the Gilson lawn tractors 980.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Gilson lawn tractors 980 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 25".

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