John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III vs Roper lawn tractors L861
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Roper lawn tractors L861: 60 HP versus 8 HP (+52 HP, +650%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1976 for the Roper lawn tractors L861.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 156 kg for the Roper lawn tractors L861.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | Roper lawn tractors L861 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 60 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 2018+ | 1976–1977 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 1 892 kg | 156 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | — |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 154 cm | 110 cm |
| Length | 335 cm | 160 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 36" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III or the Roper lawn tractors L861?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Roper lawn tractors L861: 60 HP versus 8 HP (+52 HP, +650%).
Which is more recent, the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III or the Roper lawn tractors L861?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1976 for the Roper lawn tractors L861.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III or the Roper lawn tractors L861?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 156 kg for the Roper lawn tractors L861.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III or the Roper lawn tractors L861?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".