John Deere 1600 Turbo vs Wheel Horse Ranger 800
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Wheel Horse Ranger 800: 64 HP versus 8 HP (+56 HP, +700%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1972 for the Wheel Horse Ranger 800.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 167 kg for the Wheel Horse Ranger 800.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 32".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo | Wheel Horse Ranger 800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 64 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 2002–2006 | 1972–1973 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 1 791 kg | 167 kg |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 152 cm | — |
| Length | 335 cm | 142 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 32" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Wheel Horse Ranger 800?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Wheel Horse Ranger 800: 64 HP versus 8 HP (+56 HP, +700%).
Which is more recent, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Wheel Horse Ranger 800?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1972 for the Wheel Horse Ranger 800.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Wheel Horse Ranger 800?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 167 kg for the Wheel Horse Ranger 800.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Wheel Horse Ranger 800?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 32".

