Homelite lawn tractors RE-8 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III

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 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 more powerful than the Homelite lawn tractors RE-8: 60 HP versus 8 HP (+52 HP, +650%).
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1973 for the Homelite lawn tractors RE-8.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 30".

Full specs comparison

Homelite lawn tractors RE-8John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III
Power8 HP60 HP
Production years1973–19762018+
FuelGasolineDiesel
Cylinders14
Weight1 892 kg
Drive2WD4WD
TransmissionHydrostatic
Wheelbase154 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 Series III?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Homelite lawn tractors RE-8: 60 HP versus 8 HP (+52 HP, +650%).

Which is more recent, the Homelite lawn tractors RE-8 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 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 Series III?

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

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