John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III vs Wheel Horse 657
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Wheel Horse 657: 60 HP versus 6 HP (+54 HP, +900%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1967 for the Wheel Horse 657.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 180 kg for the Wheel Horse 657.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 32".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | Wheel Horse 657 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 60 HP | 6 HP |
| Production years | 2018+ | 1967 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 1 892 kg | 180 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 154 cm | 104 cm |
| Length | 335 cm | 154 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 32" |