John Deere 260 vs Simplicity 17GTH

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John Deere 260

John Deere 260

17 HP · 1988–1991

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Simplicity 17GTH

Simplicity 17GTH

17 HP · 1990–1991

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 260 and the Simplicity 17GTH deliver the same power: 17 HP.
  • The Simplicity 17GTH is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1988 for the John Deere 260.
  • The John Deere 260 is heavier: 274 kg versus 232 kg for the Simplicity 17GTH.
  • The John Deere 260 has the wider mower deck: 46" versus 42".

Full specs comparison

John Deere 260Simplicity 17GTH
Power17 HP17 HP
Production years1988–19911990–1991
FuelGasoline
Cylinders2
Weight274 kg232 kg
Drive2WD2WD
TransmissionGearHydrostatic
Gears (fwd/rev)6 / 1
Wheelbase121 cm122 cm
Length181 cm170 cm
Mower deck46"42"

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