Bolens 2136 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 2136: 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 1987 for the Bolens 2136.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 176 kg for the Bolens 2136.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 2136 | John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 12 HP | 60 HP |
| Production years | 1987–1992 | 2018+ |
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 176 kg | 1 892 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 154 cm |
| Length | 152 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 36" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 2136 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Bolens 2136: 60 HP versus 12 HP (+48 HP, +400%).
Which is more recent, the Bolens 2136 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 1987 for the Bolens 2136.
Which is heavier, the Bolens 2136 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 176 kg for the Bolens 2136.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 2136 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".