John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III vs Simplicity 6517

Verdict by the numbers

• The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Simplicity 6517: 60 HP versus 17 HP (+43 HP, +253%).
• The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1988 for the Simplicity 6517.
• The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 232 kg for the Simplicity 6517.