John Deere 1600 Turbo vs Simplicity 3008

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John Deere 1600 Turbo

John Deere 1600 Turbo

64 HP · 2002–2006

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Simplicity 3008

Simplicity 3008

8 HP · 1975–1976

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Simplicity 3008: 64 HP versus 8 HP (+56 HP, +700%).
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1975 for the Simplicity 3008.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 137 kg for the Simplicity 3008.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 1600 TurboSimplicity 3008
Power64 HP8 HP
Production years2002–20061975–1976
FuelDieselGasoline
Cylinders41
Weight1 791 kg137 kg
Drive4WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticGear
Gears (fwd/rev)3 / 1
Wheelbase152 cm105 cm
Length335 cm149 cm
Mower deck42"36"

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