John Deere 1600 Turbo vs Wheel Horse 16-38XL
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Wheel Horse 16-38XL: 64 HP versus 16 HP (+48 HP, +300%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 2000 for the Wheel Horse 16-38XL.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 186 kg for the Wheel Horse 16-38XL.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo | Wheel Horse 16-38XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 64 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 2002–2006 | 2000–2004 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 1 791 kg | 186 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 152 cm | 119 cm |
| Length | 335 cm | 168 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 38" |