John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III vs Simplicity CFC 20

Verdict by the numbers

• The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Simplicity CFC 20: 60 HP versus 20 HP (+40 HP, +200%).
• The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1990 for the Simplicity CFC 20.
• The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 312 kg for the Simplicity CFC 20.
• The Simplicity CFC 20 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 42".