John Deere 1600 Turbo vs Wheel Horse 800 Special
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Wheel Horse 800 Special: 64 HP versus 8 HP (+56 HP, +700%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1971 for the Wheel Horse 800 Special.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 204 kg for the Wheel Horse 800 Special.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo | Wheel Horse 800 Special | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 64 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 2002–2006 | 1971 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 1 791 kg | 204 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 152 cm | — |
| Length | 335 cm | 165 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 36" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Wheel Horse 800 Special?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Wheel Horse 800 Special: 64 HP versus 8 HP (+56 HP, +700%).
Which is more recent, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Wheel Horse 800 Special?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1971 for the Wheel Horse 800 Special.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Wheel Horse 800 Special?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 204 kg for the Wheel Horse 800 Special.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Wheel Horse 800 Special?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".