John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III vs Shibaura lawn tractors GT181

Verdict by the numbers

• The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Shibaura lawn tractors GT181: 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 1992 for the Shibaura lawn tractors GT181.
• The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 356 kg for the Shibaura lawn tractors GT181.
• The Shibaura lawn tractors GT181 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".