John Deere 1600 Turbo vs Simplicity Broadmoor 5008
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Simplicity Broadmoor 5008: 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 Broadmoor 5008.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 152 kg for the Simplicity Broadmoor 5008.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo | Simplicity Broadmoor 5008 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 64 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 2002–2006 | 1974–1976 |
| Fuel | Diesel | — |
| Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Weight | 1 791 kg | 152 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 152 cm | 108 cm |
| Length | 335 cm | 149 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 36" |