John Deere 300 vs Simplicity 16FCH48
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 300 and the Simplicity 16FCH48 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The Simplicity 16FCH48 is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1975 for the John Deere 300.
- The John Deere 300 is heavier: 317 kg versus 287 kg for the Simplicity 16FCH48.
- The Simplicity 16FCH48 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 300 | Simplicity 16FCH48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1975–1977 | 1990–1994 |
| Fuel | — | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Weight | 317 kg | 287 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 116 cm | 101 cm |
| Length | 175 cm | 163 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 48" |