John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III vs Wheel Horse C-161
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Wheel Horse C-161: 60 HP versus 16 HP (+44 HP, +275%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1978 for the Wheel Horse C-161.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 272 kg for the Wheel Horse C-161.
- 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 C-161 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 60 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 2018+ | 1978–1979 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Weight | 1 892 kg | 272 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 6 / 2 |
| Wheelbase | 154 cm | 115 cm |
| Length | 335 cm | 165 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 36" |
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