John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III vs Wheel Horse B-80
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Wheel Horse B-80: 60 HP versus 8 HP (+52 HP, +650%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1974 for the Wheel Horse B-80.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 244 kg for the Wheel Horse B-80.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | Wheel Horse B-80 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 60 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 2018+ | 1974–1977 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 1 892 kg | 244 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 154 cm | 110 cm |
| Length | 335 cm | 165 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 36" |