John Deere 1600 Turbo vs Simplicity ZT1500 21.5/46

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John Deere 1600 Turbo

John Deere 1600 Turbo

64 HP · 2002–2006

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Simplicity ZT1500 21.5/46

Simplicity ZT1500 21.5/46

21 HP · 2013–2014

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Simplicity ZT1500 21.5/46: 64 HP versus 21 HP (+43 HP, +205%).
  • The Simplicity ZT1500 21.5/46 is the more recent model: production started in 2013, versus 2002 for the John Deere 1600 Turbo.
  • The Simplicity ZT1500 21.5/46 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 42".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 1600 TurboSimplicity ZT1500 21.5/46
Power64 HP21 HP
Production years2002–20062013–2014
FuelDieselElectric
Cylinders42
Weight1 791 kg
Drive4WD
TransmissionHydrostaticGear
Wheelbase152 cm
Length335 cm185 cm
Mower deck42"46"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Simplicity ZT1500 21.5/46?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Simplicity ZT1500 21.5/46: 64 HP versus 21 HP (+43 HP, +205%).

Which is more recent, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Simplicity ZT1500 21.5/46?

The Simplicity ZT1500 21.5/46 is the more recent model: production started in 2013, versus 2002 for the John Deere 1600 Turbo.

Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Simplicity ZT1500 21.5/46?

The Simplicity ZT1500 21.5/46 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 42".

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