John Deere 1600 Turbo vs Roper lawn tractors L861
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Roper lawn tractors L861: 64 HP versus 8 HP (+56 HP, +700%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1976 for the Roper lawn tractors L861.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 156 kg for the Roper lawn tractors L861.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo | Roper lawn tractors L861 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 64 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 2002–2006 | 1976–1977 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 1 791 kg | 156 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | — |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 152 cm | 110 cm |
| Length | 335 cm | 160 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 36" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Roper lawn tractors L861?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Roper lawn tractors L861: 64 HP versus 8 HP (+56 HP, +700%).
Which is more recent, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Roper lawn tractors L861?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1976 for the Roper lawn tractors L861.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Roper lawn tractors L861?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 156 kg for the Roper lawn tractors L861.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Roper lawn tractors L861?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".

