John Deere 1600 Turbo vs Wheel Horse SK-486
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Wheel Horse SK-486: 64 HP versus 16 HP (+48 HP, +300%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1982 for the Wheel Horse SK-486.
- The Wheel Horse SK-486 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 1600 Turbo | Wheel Horse SK-486 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 64 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 2002–2006 | 1982 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 4 | 1 |
| Weight | 1 791 kg | — |
| Drive | 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 6 / 2 |
| Wheelbase | 152 cm | — |
| Length | 335 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 42" | 48" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Wheel Horse SK-486?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Wheel Horse SK-486: 64 HP versus 16 HP (+48 HP, +300%).
Which is more recent, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Wheel Horse SK-486?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1982 for the Wheel Horse SK-486.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere 1600 Turbo or the Wheel Horse SK-486?
The Wheel Horse SK-486 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".