John Deere lawn tractors

John Deere 1600

The John Deere 1600 is a front-mount mower lawn tractor produced from 2000 to 2002. It features a 51 hp Yanmar 2189cc 4-cylinder diesel engine, hydrostatic Kanzaki transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds, and 4x4 MRWD drive with mechanical front differential lock. The tractor includes wet disc brakes, power steering, and two-post ROPS. It has a wheelbase of 60 inches, length of 133.6 inches, and height of 77 inches with ROPS. Tires are 26x12-12 front and 20x10-8 rear. Attachments include 62" front-mount and 42" side-mount mower decks with hydraulic lift and adjustable cut height. Electrical system features a 12-volt battery and 40 amp alternator. Variants include the 1600 with three John Deere decks and the 1620 with a single Lastec 90-inch deck.
Power51 hp
Founded42/62" deck
Model1600

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 1600

Tires
Lawn/turf rear20x10-8
Lawn/turf front26x12-12
Engine
Typediesel
ModelYanmar 4TNE88
Torque105.6 lb-ft (143.2 Nm)
Coolingliquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inline
Starterelectric
Cylinders4-cylinder
Fuel tank15 gal (56.8 L)
Rated RPM3200
Torque RPM1800
Air cleanerdry
Bore/Stroke3.46x3.54 inches (88 x 90 mm)
Compression17.8:1
Fuel systemdirect injection
Power (net)49 hp (36.5 kW)
Displacement2189 cc (133.6 ci)
Power (gross)51 hp (38.0 kW)
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity10 qts (9.5 L)
Variants
1600Three John Deere decks
1620Single Lastec 90-inch deck
Dimensions
Length133.6 inches (339 cm)
Wheelbase60 inches (152 cm)
Height (ROPS)77 inches (195 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Charging amps40
Charging systemalternator
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center
Mechanical
ROPSTwo-post ROPS
Drive4x4 MRWD 4WD
BrakesWet disc brakes
Final drivesplanetary
Power steeringYes
Differential lockmechanical front
Production
Built inFuquay-Varina, North Carolina, USA
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Years produced2000 - 2002
Front-mount mowerYes
Attachments
42" side-mount mower deck42 inches (106 cm), 2-blade, hydraulic lift, Cut height: 1 to 5.5 inch (2 to 13 cm)
62" front-mount mower deck62 inches (157 cm), 3-blade, hydraulic lift, Cut height: 1 to 5.5 inch (2 to 13 cm)
Transmission
Typehydrostatic
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (2-range)
ManufacturerKanzaki
Power Take-off (PTO)
Front PTOindependent