John Deere 1600 Turbo vs Wheel Horse 953
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Wheel Horse 953: 64 HP versus 9 HP (+55 HP, +611%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1963 for the Wheel Horse 953.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 297 kg for the Wheel Horse 953.
- The Wheel Horse 953 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo | Wheel Horse 953 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 64 HP | 9 HP |
| Production years | 2002–2006 | 1963 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 1 791 kg | 297 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 152 cm | 119 cm |
| Length | 335 cm | 175 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 48" |