John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III vs Simplicity 3005 Wonder Boy
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Simplicity 3005 Wonder Boy: 60 HP versus 5 HP (+55 HP, +1100%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1975 for the Simplicity 3005 Wonder Boy.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 121 kg for the Simplicity 3005 Wonder Boy.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 26".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | Simplicity 3005 Wonder Boy | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 60 HP | 5 HP |
| Production years | 2018+ | 1975–1978 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 1 892 kg | 121 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 2 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 154 cm | 105 cm |
| Length | 335 cm | 147 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 26" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III or the Simplicity 3005 Wonder Boy?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Simplicity 3005 Wonder Boy: 60 HP versus 5 HP (+55 HP, +1100%).
Which is more recent, the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III or the Simplicity 3005 Wonder Boy?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1975 for the Simplicity 3005 Wonder Boy.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III or the Simplicity 3005 Wonder Boy?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 121 kg for the Simplicity 3005 Wonder Boy.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III or the Simplicity 3005 Wonder Boy?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 26".