John Deere 1600 Turbo vs Simplicity 404
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Simplicity 404: 64 HP versus 4 HP (+60 HP, +1500%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1967 for the Simplicity 404.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 107 kg for the Simplicity 404.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 24".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo | Simplicity 404 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 64 HP | 4 HP |
| Production years | 2002–2006 | 1967–1968 |
| Fuel | Diesel | — |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 1 791 kg | 107 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 2 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 152 cm | — |
| Length | 335 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 42" | 24" |