John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III vs MTD lawn tractors 960
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the MTD lawn tractors 960: 60 HP versus 14 HP (+46 HP, +329%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1970 for the MTD lawn tractors 960.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 424 kg for the MTD lawn tractors 960.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | MTD lawn tractors 960 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 60 HP | 14 HP |
| Production years | 2018+ | 1970–1976 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 1 892 kg | 424 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 4 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 154 cm | 113 cm |
| Length | 335 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 42" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III or the MTD lawn tractors 960?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the MTD lawn tractors 960: 60 HP versus 14 HP (+46 HP, +329%).
Which is more recent, the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III or the MTD lawn tractors 960?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1970 for the MTD lawn tractors 960.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III or the MTD lawn tractors 960?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 424 kg for the MTD lawn tractors 960.