John Deere 1600 Turbo vs Simplicity Express 17H
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Simplicity Express 17H: 64 HP versus 17 HP (+47 HP, +276%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1999 for the Simplicity Express 17H.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 206 kg for the Simplicity Express 17H.
- The Simplicity Express 17H has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo | Simplicity Express 17H | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 64 HP | 17 HP |
| Production years | 2002–2006 | 1999–2003 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 1 791 kg | 206 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 152 cm | — |
| Length | 335 cm | 172 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 44" |

