John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III vs Simplicity 808
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Simplicity 808: 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 1973 for the Simplicity 808.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 188 kg for the Simplicity 808.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | Simplicity 808 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 60 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 2018+ | 1973–1974 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 1 892 kg | 188 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Wheelbase | 154 cm | 112 cm |
| Length | 335 cm | 146 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 30" |