John Deere 1600 Turbo vs MTD lawn tractors 390
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the MTD lawn tractors 390: 64 HP versus 6 HP (+58 HP, +967%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1966 for the MTD lawn tractors 390.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 127 kg for the MTD lawn tractors 390.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 25".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo | MTD lawn tractors 390 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 64 HP | 6 HP |
| Production years | 2002–2006 | 1966–1982 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 1 791 kg | 127 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 152 cm | — |
| Length | 335 cm | 127 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 25" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the MTD lawn tractors 390?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the MTD lawn tractors 390: 64 HP versus 6 HP (+58 HP, +967%).
Which is more recent, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the MTD lawn tractors 390?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1966 for the MTD lawn tractors 390.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the MTD lawn tractors 390?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 127 kg for the MTD lawn tractors 390.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the MTD lawn tractors 390?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 25".

