John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III vs Simplicity 12LTG
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Simplicity 12LTG: 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 1990 for the Simplicity 12LTG.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 186 kg for the Simplicity 12LTG.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | Simplicity 12LTG | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 60 HP | 12 HP |
| Production years | 2018+ | 1990–1991 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 1 892 kg | 186 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 154 cm | 115 cm |
| Length | 335 cm | 160 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 36" |