Bolens 2028 vs John Deere 100
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 2028 and the John Deere 100 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The Bolens 2028 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1975 for the John Deere 100.
- The John Deere 100 is heavier: 176 kg versus 161 kg for the Bolens 2028.
- The John Deere 100 has the wider mower deck: 34" versus 28".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 2028 | John Deere 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1987–1992 | 1975–1978 |
| Fuel | Electric | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | — |
| Weight | 161 kg | 176 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | — | 107 cm |
| Length | 152 cm | 149 cm |
| Mower deck | 28" | 34" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 2028 or the John Deere 100?
The Bolens 2028 and the John Deere 100 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
Which is more recent, the Bolens 2028 or the John Deere 100?
The Bolens 2028 is the more recent model: production started in 1987, versus 1975 for the John Deere 100.
Which is heavier, the Bolens 2028 or the John Deere 100?
The John Deere 100 is heavier: 176 kg versus 161 kg for the Bolens 2028.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 2028 or the John Deere 100?
The John Deere 100 has the wider mower deck: 34" versus 28".