John Deere 1600 Turbo vs Simplicity SunStar 18
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Simplicity SunStar 18: 64 HP versus 18 HP (+46 HP, +256%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1987 for the Simplicity SunStar 18.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 374 kg for the Simplicity SunStar 18.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo | Simplicity SunStar 18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 64 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 2002–2006 | 1987–1997 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 2 |
| Weight | 1 791 kg | 374 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 152 cm | 129 cm |
| Length | 335 cm | 198 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 42" |