John Deere 1600 Turbo vs Toro 905
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Toro 905: 64 HP versus 5 HP (+59 HP, +1180%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1969 for the Toro 905.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 108 kg for the Toro 905.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 25".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo | Toro 905 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 64 HP | 5 HP |
| Production years | 2002–2006 | 1969 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 1 791 kg | 108 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 152 cm | 99 cm |
| Length | 335 cm | 132 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 25" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Toro 905?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Toro 905: 64 HP versus 5 HP (+59 HP, +1180%).
Which is more recent, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Toro 905?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1969 for the Toro 905.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Toro 905?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 108 kg for the Toro 905.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Toro 905?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 25".