Husqvarna 970-12 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Husqvarna 970-12: 64 HP versus 12 HP (+52 HP, +433%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1991 for the Husqvarna 970-12.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 239 kg for the Husqvarna 970-12.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Husqvarna 970-12 | John Deere 1600 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 12 HP | 64 HP |
| Production years | 1991–1997 | 2002–2006 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 239 kg | 1 791 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 85 cm | 152 cm |
| Length | 214 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |