John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III vs MTD lawn tractors 698
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the MTD lawn tractors 698: 60 HP versus 11 HP (+49 HP, +445%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1982 for the MTD lawn tractors 698.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | MTD lawn tractors 698 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 60 HP | 11 HP |
| Production years | 2018+ | 1982–1986 |
| 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" | 38" |