Bolens 1886 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III

Side-by-side specs comparison

Bolens 1886

Bolens 1886

18 HP · 1971–1972

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John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III

John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III

60 HP · 2018+

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Bolens 1886: 60 HP versus 18 HP (+42 HP, +233%).
  • The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1971 for the Bolens 1886.
  • The Bolens 1886 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".

Full specs comparison

Bolens 1886John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III
Power18 HP60 HP
Production years1971–19722018+
FuelElectricDiesel
Cylinders4
Weight1 892 kg
Drive4WD
TransmissionHydrostaticHydrostatic
Wheelbase132 cm154 cm
Length193 cm335 cm
Mower deck48"42"

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Bolens 1886 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?

The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Bolens 1886: 60 HP versus 18 HP (+42 HP, +233%).

Which is more recent, the Bolens 1886 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 1971 for the Bolens 1886.

Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 1886 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?

The Bolens 1886 has the wider mower deck: 48" versus 42".

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