John Deere 1600 Turbo vs Toro GMT 230
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Toro GMT 230: 64 HP versus 23 HP (+41 HP, +178%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1978 for the Toro GMT 230.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 453 kg for the Toro GMT 230.
- The Toro GMT 230 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo | Toro GMT 230 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 64 HP | 23 HP |
| Production years | 2002–2006 | 1978 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 2 |
| Weight | 1 791 kg | 453 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 152 cm | — |
| Length | 335 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 42" | 48" |