John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III vs MTD lawn tractors 990
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the MTD lawn tractors 990: 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 1971 for the MTD lawn tractors 990.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 396 kg for the MTD lawn tractors 990.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | MTD lawn tractors 990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 60 HP | 14 HP |
| Production years | 2018+ | 1971–1984 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 1 892 kg | 396 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 154 cm | 125 cm |
| Length | 335 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 42" | 42" |