John Deere 1600 Turbo vs Simplicity ZT1500 21.5/46
Side-by-side specs comparison
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 Turbo | Simplicity ZT1500 21.5/46 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 64 HP | 21 HP |
| Production years | 2002–2006 | 2013–2014 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Cylinders | 4 | 2 |
| Weight | 1 791 kg | — |
| Drive | 4WD | — |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Wheelbase | 152 cm | — |
| Length | 335 cm | 185 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 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".

