Gilson lawn tractors M-8 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo

Side-by-side specs comparison

Gilson lawn tractors M-8

Gilson lawn tractors M-8

8 HP · 1969

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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 M-8: 64 HP versus 8 HP (+56 HP, +700%).
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1969 for the Gilson lawn tractors M-8.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

Full specs comparison

Gilson lawn tractors M-8John Deere 1600 Turbo
Power8 HP64 HP
Production years19692002–2006
FuelGasolineDiesel
Cylinders14
Weight1 791 kg
Drive2WD4WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)3 / 1
Wheelbase152 cm
Length335 cm
Mower deck38"42"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Gilson lawn tractors M-8 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Gilson lawn tractors M-8: 64 HP versus 8 HP (+56 HP, +700%).

Which is more recent, the Gilson lawn tractors M-8 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1969 for the Gilson lawn tractors M-8.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Gilson lawn tractors M-8 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

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