John Deere 1600 Turbo vs Wheel Horse E-81

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 1600 Turbo

John Deere 1600 Turbo

64 HP · 2002–2006

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Wheel Horse E-81

Wheel Horse E-81

1979–1983

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1979 for the Wheel Horse E-81.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 176 kg for the Wheel Horse E-81.
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 32".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 1600 TurboWheel Horse E-81
Power64 HP
Production years2002–20061979–1983
FuelDieselElectric
Cylinders4
Weight1 791 kg176 kg
Drive4WD2WD
TransmissionHydrostaticGear
Gears (fwd/rev)5 / 1
Wheelbase152 cm104 cm
Length335 cm137 cm
Mower deck42"32"