Homelite lawn tractors RE-8 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo

Side-by-side specs comparison

Homelite lawn tractors RE-8

Homelite lawn tractors RE-8

8 HP · 1973–1976

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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 Homelite lawn tractors RE-8: 64 HP versus 8 HP (+56 HP, +700%).
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1973 for the Homelite lawn tractors RE-8.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 30".

Full specs comparison

Homelite lawn tractors RE-8John Deere 1600 Turbo
Power8 HP64 HP
Production years1973–19762002–2006
FuelGasolineDiesel
Cylinders14
Weight1 791 kg
Drive2WD4WD
TransmissionHydrostatic
Wheelbase152 cm
Length335 cm
Mower deck30"42"

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1973 for the Homelite lawn tractors RE-8.

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

The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 30".

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