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" |