John Deere 655 vs Yanmar YM1601
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 655 and the Yanmar YM1601 deliver the same power: 16 HP.
- The John Deere 655 is the more recent model: production started in 1986, versus 1979 for the Yanmar YM1601.
- The John Deere 655 is heavier: 709 kg versus 669 kg for the Yanmar YM1601.
Full specs comparison
| John Deere 655 | Yanmar YM1601 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 16 HP | 16 HP |
| Production years | 1986–1990 | 1979–1981 |
| Fuel | — | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Displacement | 0.7 L | 1 L |
| Weight | 709 kg | 669 kg |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 12 / 4 |
| Rear lift capacity | 356 kg | — |
| Wheelbase | 129 cm | — |
| Length | 213 cm | 261 cm |