John Deere 1600 Turbo vs Simplicity 5211
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Simplicity 5211: 64 HP versus 11 HP (+53 HP, +482%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1986 for the Simplicity 5211.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 165 kg for the Simplicity 5211.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo | Simplicity 5211 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 64 HP | 11 HP |
| Production years | 2002–2006 | 1986 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 1 791 kg | 165 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 152 cm | 122 cm |
| Length | 335 cm | 168 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 36" |