John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III vs MTD lawn tractors 998
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the MTD lawn tractors 998: 60 HP versus 18 HP (+42 HP, +233%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1993 for the MTD lawn tractors 998.
- The MTD lawn tractors 998 has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | MTD lawn tractors 998 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 60 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 2018+ | 1993–1995 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 2 |
| Weight | 1 892 kg | — |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 154 cm | — |
| Length | 335 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 42" | 50" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III or the MTD lawn tractors 998?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the MTD lawn tractors 998: 60 HP versus 18 HP (+42 HP, +233%).
Which is more recent, the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III or the MTD lawn tractors 998?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1993 for the MTD lawn tractors 998.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III or the MTD lawn tractors 998?
The MTD lawn tractors 998 has the wider mower deck: 50" versus 42".