John Deere 1600 Turbo vs Simplicity Cobalt 28/61

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 1600 Turbo

John Deere 1600 Turbo

64 HP · 2002–2006

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Simplicity Cobalt 28/61

Simplicity Cobalt 28/61

28 HP · 2016+

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Simplicity Cobalt 28/61: 64 HP versus 28 HP (+36 HP, +129%).
  • The Simplicity Cobalt 28/61 is the more recent model: production started in 2016, versus 2002 for the John Deere 1600 Turbo.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 587 kg for the Simplicity Cobalt 28/61.
  • The Simplicity Cobalt 28/61 has the wider mower deck: 61" versus 42".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 1600 TurboSimplicity Cobalt 28/61
Power64 HP28 HP
Production years2002–20062016+
FuelDieselElectric
Cylinders42
Weight1 791 kg587 kg
Drive4WD
TransmissionHydrostaticGear
Wheelbase152 cm139 cm
Length335 cm209 cm
Mower deck42"61"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Simplicity Cobalt 28/61?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Simplicity Cobalt 28/61: 64 HP versus 28 HP (+36 HP, +129%).

Which is more recent, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Simplicity Cobalt 28/61?

The Simplicity Cobalt 28/61 is the more recent model: production started in 2016, versus 2002 for the John Deere 1600 Turbo.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Simplicity Cobalt 28/61?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 587 kg for the Simplicity Cobalt 28/61.

Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Simplicity Cobalt 28/61?

The Simplicity Cobalt 28/61 has the wider mower deck: 61" versus 42".

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