John Deere 1420 vs Simplicity Cobalt 28/61

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 1420

John Deere 1420

28 HP · 2001–2004

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Simplicity Cobalt 28/61

Simplicity Cobalt 28/61

28 HP · 2016+

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 1420 and the Simplicity Cobalt 28/61 deliver the same power: 28 HP.
  • The Simplicity Cobalt 28/61 is the more recent model: production started in 2016, versus 2001 for the John Deere 1420.
  • The Simplicity Cobalt 28/61 has the wider mower deck: 61" versus 60".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 1420Simplicity Cobalt 28/61
Power28 HP28 HP
Production years2001–20042016+
FuelGasolineElectric
Cylinders32
Weight—587 kg
Drive2WD or 4WD—
TransmissionHydrostaticGear
Wheelbase124 cm139 cm
Length220 cm209 cm
Mower deck60"61"

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