John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III vs Wheel Horse 212-5
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Wheel Horse 212-5: 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 1988 for the Wheel Horse 212-5.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 207 kg for the Wheel Horse 212-5.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | Wheel Horse 212-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 60 HP | 12 HP |
| Production years | 2018+ | 1988–1992 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 1 892 kg | 207 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 154 cm | 113 cm |
| Length | 335 cm | 160 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 30" |