John Deere 1600 Turbo vs Wheel Horse 518-H
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Wheel Horse 518-H: 64 HP versus 18 HP (+46 HP, +256%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1988 for the Wheel Horse 518-H.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo | Wheel Horse 518-H | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 64 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 2002–2006 | 1988–1989 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 2 |
| Weight | 1 791 kg | — |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 152 cm | 115 cm |
| Length | 335 cm | 165 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 36" |