John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III vs White R-50
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the White R-50: 60 HP versus 5 HP (+55 HP, +1100%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1975 for the White R-50.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 88 kg for the White R-50.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 26".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | White R-50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 60 HP | 5 HP |
| Production years | 2018+ | 1975–1981 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 1 892 kg | 88 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | CVT |
| Wheelbase | 154 cm | — |
| Length | 335 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 42" | 26" |