Bolens 21HD vs John Deere 56
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 21HD and the John Deere 56 deliver the same power: 6 HP.
- The John Deere 56 is the more recent model: production started in 1970, versus 1957 for the Bolens 21HD.
- The Bolens 21HD is heavier: 208 kg versus 122 kg for the John Deere 56.
- The Bolens 21HD has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 28".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 21HD | John Deere 56 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 6 HP | 6 HP |
| Production years | 1957 | 1970–1974 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 208 kg | 122 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | CVT | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | 2 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 105 cm | — |
| Length | 156 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 36" | 28" |