John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III vs Wheel Horse 312-H

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III

John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III

60 HP · 2018+

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Wheel Horse 312-H

Wheel Horse 312-H

12 HP · 1990–1992

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Wheel Horse 312-H: 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 1990 for the Wheel Horse 312-H.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 282 kg for the Wheel Horse 312-H.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 37".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 1600 Turbo Series IIIWheel Horse 312-H
Power60 HP12 HP
Production years2018+1990–1992
FuelDieselGasoline
Cylinders41
Weight1 892 kg282 kg
Drive4WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase154 cm115 cm
Length335 cm165 cm
Mower deck42"37"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III or the Wheel Horse 312-H?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Wheel Horse 312-H: 60 HP versus 12 HP (+48 HP, +400%).

Which is more recent, the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III or the Wheel Horse 312-H?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1990 for the Wheel Horse 312-H.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III or the Wheel Horse 312-H?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 282 kg for the Wheel Horse 312-H.

Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III or the Wheel Horse 312-H?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 37".

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