John Deere 1600 Turbo vs Simplicity Broadmoor 728
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Simplicity Broadmoor 728: 64 HP versus 8 HP (+56 HP, +700%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1970 for the Simplicity Broadmoor 728.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 152 kg for the Simplicity Broadmoor 728.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo | Simplicity Broadmoor 728 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 64 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 2002–2006 | 1970–1972 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 1 791 kg | 152 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 152 cm | 105 cm |
| Length | 335 cm | 147 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 36" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Simplicity Broadmoor 728?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Simplicity Broadmoor 728: 64 HP versus 8 HP (+56 HP, +700%).
Which is more recent, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Simplicity Broadmoor 728?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1970 for the Simplicity Broadmoor 728.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Simplicity Broadmoor 728?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 152 kg for the Simplicity Broadmoor 728.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Simplicity Broadmoor 728?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".