John Deere 1600 Turbo vs Sears lawn tractors Super 12
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Sears lawn tractors Super 12: 64 HP versus 12 HP (+52 HP, +433%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1967 for the Sears lawn tractors Super 12.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 292 kg for the Sears lawn tractors Super 12.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo | Sears lawn tractors Super 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 64 HP | 12 HP |
| Production years | 2002–2006 | 1967–1972 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 1 791 kg | 292 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 6 / 2 |
| Wheelbase | 152 cm | 110 cm |
| Length | 335 cm | 165 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Sears lawn tractors Super 12?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Sears lawn tractors Super 12: 64 HP versus 12 HP (+52 HP, +433%).
Which is more recent, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Sears lawn tractors Super 12?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1967 for the Sears lawn tractors Super 12.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Sears lawn tractors Super 12?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 292 kg for the Sears lawn tractors Super 12.

