John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III vs Simplicity Lancer 17

Verdict by the numbers

• The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Simplicity Lancer 17: 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 2003 for the Simplicity Lancer 17.
• The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 238 kg for the Simplicity Lancer 17.
• The Simplicity Lancer 17 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".