John Deere 1600 Turbo vs Toro Big Red 25
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Toro Big Red 25: 64 HP versus 6 HP (+58 HP, +967%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1964 for the Toro Big Red 25.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 120 kg for the Toro Big Red 25.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 25".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo | Toro Big Red 25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 64 HP | 6 HP |
| Production years | 2002–2006 | 1964–1970 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 1 791 kg | 120 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | — |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 4 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 152 cm | 105 cm |
| Length | 335 cm | 156 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 25" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Toro Big Red 25?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Toro Big Red 25: 64 HP versus 6 HP (+58 HP, +967%).
Which is more recent, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Toro Big Red 25?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1964 for the Toro Big Red 25.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Toro Big Red 25?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 120 kg for the Toro Big Red 25.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Toro Big Red 25?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 25".