John Deere 1600 Turbo vs Wheel Horse 417-A
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Wheel Horse 417-A: 64 HP versus 17 HP (+47 HP, +276%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1985 for the Wheel Horse 417-A.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 287 kg for the Wheel Horse 417-A.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo | Wheel Horse 417-A | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 64 HP | 17 HP |
| Production years | 2002–2006 | 1985–1986 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 2 |
| Weight | 1 791 kg | 287 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 152 cm | 115 cm |
| Length | 335 cm | 165 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 36" |