John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III vs Lawn Chief lawn tractors 500
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Lawn Chief lawn tractors 500: 60 HP versus 12 HP (+48 HP, +400%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1988 for the Lawn Chief lawn tractors 500.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 39".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | Lawn Chief lawn tractors 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 60 HP | 12 HP |
| Production years | 2018+ | 1988–1990 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 1 892 kg | — |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 154 cm | — |
| Length | 335 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 42" | 39" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III or the Lawn Chief lawn tractors 500?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Lawn Chief lawn tractors 500: 60 HP versus 12 HP (+48 HP, +400%).
Which is more recent, the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III or the Lawn Chief lawn tractors 500?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1988 for the Lawn Chief lawn tractors 500.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III or the Lawn Chief lawn tractors 500?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 39".

