John Deere 1600 Turbo vs Simplicity Cobalt 30/61

Verdict by the numbers

• The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Simplicity Cobalt 30/61: 64 HP versus 30 HP (+34 HP, +113%).
• The Simplicity Cobalt 30/61 is the more recent model: production started in 2009, versus 2002 for the John Deere 1600 Turbo.
• The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 530 kg for the Simplicity Cobalt 30/61.
• The Simplicity Cobalt 30/61 has the wider mower deck: 61" versus 42".