Bolens 1250 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Bolens 1250: 60 HP versus 12 HP (+48 HP, +400%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1967 for the Bolens 1250.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 442 kg for the Bolens 1250.
- The Bolens 1250 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 1250 | John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 12 HP | 60 HP |
| Production years | 1967–1969 | 2018+ |
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Weight | 442 kg | 1 892 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 124 cm | 154 cm |
| Length | 182 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 48" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 1250 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Bolens 1250: 60 HP versus 12 HP (+48 HP, +400%).
Which is more recent, the Bolens 1250 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1967 for the Bolens 1250.
Which is heavier, the Bolens 1250 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 442 kg for the Bolens 1250.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 1250 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The Bolens 1250 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".