John Deere 1600 Turbo vs Simplicity 600

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 1600 Turbo

John Deere 1600 Turbo

64 HP · 2002–2006

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Simplicity 600

Simplicity 600

6 HP · 1961–1963

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Simplicity 600: 64 HP versus 6 HP (+58 HP, +967%).
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1961 for the Simplicity 600.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 32".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 1600 TurboSimplicity 600
Power64 HP6 HP
Production years2002–20061961–1963
FuelDieselGasoline
Cylinders41
Weight1 791 kg
Drive4WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticGear
Wheelbase152 cm
Length335 cm
Mower deck42"32"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Simplicity 600?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Simplicity 600: 64 HP versus 6 HP (+58 HP, +967%).

Which is more recent, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Simplicity 600?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1961 for the Simplicity 600.

Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Simplicity 600?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 32".

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