John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III vs Sears lawn tractors Suburban 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 Suburban 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 1966 for the Sears lawn tractors Suburban 12.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 263 kg for the Sears lawn tractors Suburban 12.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | Sears lawn tractors Suburban 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 60 HP | 12 HP |
| Production years | 2018+ | 1966–1971 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 1 892 kg | 263 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 6 / 2 |
| Wheelbase | 154 cm | — |
| Length | 335 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 42" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III or the Sears lawn tractors Suburban 12?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Sears lawn tractors Suburban 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 Suburban 12?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1966 for the Sears lawn tractors Suburban 12.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III or the Sears lawn tractors Suburban 12?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 263 kg for the Sears lawn tractors Suburban 12.

