Bolens 21HD 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 21HD: 60 HP versus 6 HP (+54 HP, +900%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1957 for the Bolens 21HD.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 208 kg for the Bolens 21HD.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 21HD | John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 6 HP | 60 HP |
| Production years | 1957 | 2018+ |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 208 kg | 1 892 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | CVT | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 105 cm | 154 cm |
| Length | 156 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 36" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 21HD or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Bolens 21HD: 60 HP versus 6 HP (+54 HP, +900%).
Which is more recent, the Bolens 21HD 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 1957 for the Bolens 21HD.
Which is heavier, the Bolens 21HD or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 208 kg for the Bolens 21HD.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 21HD or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 36".

