John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III vs Simplicity 305
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Simplicity 305: 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 1968 for the Simplicity 305.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 24".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | Simplicity 305 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 60 HP | 5 HP |
| Production years | 2018+ | 1968–1971 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 1 892 kg | — |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 2 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 154 cm | — |
| Length | 335 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 42" | 24" |