John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III vs MTD lawn tractors 786

Verdict by the numbers

• The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the MTD lawn tractors 786: 60 HP versus 16 HP (+44 HP, +275%).
• The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1981 for the MTD lawn tractors 786.
• The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 344 kg for the MTD lawn tractors 786.
• The MTD lawn tractors 786 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".