John Deere 1600 Turbo vs Simplicity 3008 Grabber
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Simplicity 3008 Grabber: 64 HP versus 8 HP (+56 HP, +700%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1974 for the Simplicity 3008 Grabber.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 130 kg for the Simplicity 3008 Grabber.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo | Simplicity 3008 Grabber | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 64 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 2002–2006 | 1974–1977 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 1 791 kg | 130 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 2 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 152 cm | 114 cm |
| Length | 335 cm | 156 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 30" |