John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III vs Simplicity 5216
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Simplicity 5216: 60 HP versus 16 HP (+44 HP, +275%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1984 for the Simplicity 5216.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 183 kg for the Simplicity 5216.
- 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 5216 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 60 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 2018+ | 1984–1990 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 2 |
| Weight | 1 892 kg | 183 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 154 cm | 122 cm |
| Length | 335 cm | 168 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 36" |