John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III vs Toro 960
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Toro 960: 60 HP versus 12 HP (+48 HP, +400%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1969 for the Toro 960.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 254 kg for the Toro 960.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | Toro 960 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 60 HP | 12 HP |
| Production years | 2018+ | 1969–1971 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 1 892 kg | 254 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | — |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 4 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 154 cm | 116 cm |
| Length | 335 cm | 171 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 42" |