John Deere 1600 Turbo vs Simplicity Cobalt 26/61

Verdict by the numbers

• The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Simplicity Cobalt 26/61: 64 HP versus 26 HP (+38 HP, +146%).
• The Simplicity Cobalt 26/61 is the more recent model: production started in 2012, versus 2002 for the John Deere 1600 Turbo.
• The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 548 kg for the Simplicity Cobalt 26/61.
• The Simplicity Cobalt 26/61 has the wider mower deck: 61" versus 42".