John Deere 1600 Turbo vs Simplicity 12FCH42
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Simplicity 12FCH42: 64 HP versus 12 HP (+52 HP, +433%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1990 for the Simplicity 12FCH42.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 282 kg for the Simplicity 12FCH42.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo | Simplicity 12FCH42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 64 HP | 12 HP |
| Production years | 2002–2006 | 1990–1991 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 1 791 kg | 282 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 152 cm | 101 cm |
| Length | 335 cm | 163 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 42" |