Husqvarna 970-15 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 970-15: 64 HP versus 15 HP (+49 HP, +327%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1999 for the Husqvarna 970-15.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Husqvarna 970-15 | John Deere 1600 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 15 HP | 64 HP |
| Production years | 1999 | 2002–2006 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Weight | — | 1 791 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 152 cm |
| Length | — | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Husqvarna 970-15 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Husqvarna 970-15: 64 HP versus 15 HP (+49 HP, +327%).
Which is more recent, the Husqvarna 970-15 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1999 for the Husqvarna 970-15.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Husqvarna 970-15 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".

