John Deere 1600 Turbo vs MTD lawn tractors 990
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the MTD lawn tractors 990: 64 HP versus 14 HP (+50 HP, +357%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1971 for the MTD lawn tractors 990.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 396 kg for the MTD lawn tractors 990.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo | MTD lawn tractors 990 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 64 HP | 14 HP |
| Production years | 2002–2006 | 1971–1984 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 1 791 kg | 396 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 152 cm | 125 cm |
| Length | 335 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 42" | 42" |