John Deere 1600 Turbo vs Wheel Horse 312-8
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Wheel Horse 312-8: 64 HP versus 12 HP (+52 HP, +433%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1985 for the Wheel Horse 312-8.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 248 kg for the Wheel Horse 312-8.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo | Wheel Horse 312-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 64 HP | 12 HP |
| Production years | 2002–2006 | 1985–1997 |
| Fuel | Diesel | — |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 1 791 kg | 248 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 6 / 2 |
| Wheelbase | 152 cm | 115 cm |
| Length | 335 cm | 165 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 36" |