John Deere 1600 Turbo vs Simplicity 305
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Simplicity 305: 64 HP versus 5 HP (+59 HP, +1180%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1968 for the Simplicity 305.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 24".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo | Simplicity 305 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 64 HP | 5 HP |
| Production years | 2002–2006 | 1968–1971 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 1 791 kg | — |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 2 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 152 cm | — |
| Length | 335 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 42" | 24" |