John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III vs Sears lawn tractors ST/12
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Sears lawn tractors ST/12: 60 HP versus 12 HP (+48 HP, +400%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1973 for the Sears lawn tractors ST/12.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 290 kg for the Sears lawn tractors ST/12.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | Sears lawn tractors ST/12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 60 HP | 12 HP |
| Production years | 2018+ | 1973–1976 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 1 892 kg | 290 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 6 / 2 |
| Wheelbase | 154 cm | 110 cm |
| Length | 335 cm | 173 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III or the Sears lawn tractors ST/12?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Sears lawn tractors ST/12: 60 HP versus 12 HP (+48 HP, +400%).
Which is more recent, the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III or the Sears lawn tractors ST/12?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1973 for the Sears lawn tractors ST/12.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III or the Sears lawn tractors ST/12?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 290 kg for the Sears lawn tractors ST/12.