John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III vs Simplicity 3008
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Simplicity 3008: 60 HP versus 8 HP (+52 HP, +650%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1975 for the Simplicity 3008.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 137 kg for the Simplicity 3008.
- 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 3008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 60 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 2018+ | 1975–1976 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 1 892 kg | 137 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 154 cm | 105 cm |
| Length | 335 cm | 149 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 36" |
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