John Deere 1600 Turbo vs Wheel Horse 1045
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Wheel Horse 1045: 64 HP versus 10 HP (+54 HP, +540%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1965 for the Wheel Horse 1045.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 233 kg for the Wheel Horse 1045.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo | Wheel Horse 1045 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 64 HP | 10 HP |
| Production years | 2002–2006 | 1965 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 1 791 kg | 233 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 152 cm | 104 cm |
| Length | 335 cm | 154 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | — |