John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III vs Simplicity 3012
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Simplicity 3012: 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 1968 for the Simplicity 3012.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 333 kg for the Simplicity 3012.
- The Simplicity 3012 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | Simplicity 3012 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 60 HP | 12 HP |
| Production years | 2018+ | 1968 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 1 892 kg | 333 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | — |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | CVT |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 154 cm | 121 cm |
| Length | 335 cm | 182 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 48" |