Bolens 1250 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III

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".