John Deere GX85 vs Kubota T1600
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere GX85 and the Kubota T1600 deliver the same power: 13 HP.
- The John Deere GX85 is the more recent model: production started in 1997, versus 1990 for the Kubota T1600.
- The Kubota T1600 is heavier: 299 kg versus 155 kg for the John Deere GX85.
- The Kubota T1600 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| John Deere GX85 | Kubota T1600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 13 HP | 13 HP |
| Production years | 1997–2003 | 1990–1996 |
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Weight | 155 kg | 299 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 106 cm | 119 cm |
| Length | 154 cm | 172 cm |
| Mower deck | 30" | 44" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the John Deere GX85 or the Kubota T1600?
The John Deere GX85 and the Kubota T1600 deliver the same power: 13 HP.
Which is more recent, the John Deere GX85 or the Kubota T1600?
The John Deere GX85 is the more recent model: production started in 1997, versus 1990 for the Kubota T1600.
Which is heavier, the John Deere GX85 or the Kubota T1600?
The Kubota T1600 is heavier: 299 kg versus 155 kg for the John Deere GX85.
Which has the wider mower deck, the John Deere GX85 or the Kubota T1600?
The Kubota T1600 has the wider mower deck: 44" versus 30".
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