Honda lawn tractors RT5000 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo

Side-by-side specs comparison

Honda lawn tractors RT5000

Honda lawn tractors RT5000

11 HP · 1986–1989

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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 Honda lawn tractors RT5000: 64 HP versus 11 HP (+53 HP, +482%).
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1986 for the Honda lawn tractors RT5000.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 435 kg for the Honda lawn tractors RT5000.
  • The Honda lawn tractors RT5000 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 42".

Full specs comparison

Honda lawn tractors RT5000John Deere 1600 Turbo
Power11 HP64 HP
Production years1986–19892002–2006
FuelElectricDiesel
Cylinders14
Weight435 kg1 791 kg
Drive2WD or 4WD4WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)8 / 2
Rear lift capacity249 kg
Wheelbase121 cm152 cm
Length208 cm335 cm
Mower deck46"42"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Honda lawn tractors RT5000 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Honda lawn tractors RT5000: 64 HP versus 11 HP (+53 HP, +482%).

Which is more recent, the Honda lawn tractors RT5000 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1986 for the Honda lawn tractors RT5000.

Which is heavier, the Honda lawn tractors RT5000 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 435 kg for the Honda lawn tractors RT5000.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Honda lawn tractors RT5000 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?

The Honda lawn tractors RT5000 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 42".

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