John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III vs Simplicity SunStar 20
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Simplicity SunStar 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 1987 for the Simplicity SunStar 20.
- The Simplicity SunStar 20 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | Simplicity SunStar 20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 60 HP | 20 HP |
| Production years | 2018+ | 1987–1997 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 2 |
| Weight | 1 892 kg | — |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 154 cm | 129 cm |
| Length | 335 cm | 198 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 48" |