John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III vs Simplicity Cobalt 28/61

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III

John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III

60 HP · 2018+

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Simplicity Cobalt 28/61

Simplicity Cobalt 28/61

28 HP · 2016+

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Simplicity Cobalt 28/61: 60 HP versus 28 HP (+32 HP, +114%).
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 2016 for the Simplicity Cobalt 28/61.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 587 kg for the Simplicity Cobalt 28/61.
  • The Simplicity Cobalt 28/61 has the wider mower deck: 61" versus 42".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 1600 Turbo Series IIISimplicity Cobalt 28/61
Power60 HP28 HP
Production years2018+2016+
FuelDieselElectric
Cylinders42
Weight1 892 kg587 kg
Drive4WD
TransmissionHydrostaticGear
Wheelbase154 cm139 cm
Length335 cm209 cm
Mower deck42"61"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III or the Simplicity Cobalt 28/61?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Simplicity Cobalt 28/61: 60 HP versus 28 HP (+32 HP, +114%).

Which is more recent, the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III or the Simplicity Cobalt 28/61?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 2016 for the Simplicity Cobalt 28/61.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III or the Simplicity Cobalt 28/61?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 587 kg for the Simplicity Cobalt 28/61.

Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III or the Simplicity Cobalt 28/61?

The Simplicity Cobalt 28/61 has the wider mower deck: 61" versus 42".

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