Bolens 1220 vs John Deere 120
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 1220 and the John Deere 120 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
- The John Deere 120 is the more recent model: production started in 1970, versus 1969 for the Bolens 1220.
- The John Deere 120 is heavier: 333 kg versus 292 kg for the Bolens 1220.
- The Bolens 1220 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 1220 | John Deere 120 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 12 HP | 12 HP |
| Production years | 1969 | 1970–1971 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Electric |
| Cylinders | 1 | — |
| Weight | 292 kg | 333 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | — |
| Wheelbase | 102 cm | 116 cm |
| Length | 158 cm | 171 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 38" |