Bolens 230 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Bolens 230: 64 HP versus 7 HP (+57 HP, +814%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1959 for the Bolens 230.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 226 kg for the Bolens 230.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 230 | John Deere 1600 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 7 HP | 64 HP |
| Production years | 1959 | 2002–2006 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 226 kg | 1 791 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | CVT | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 105 cm | 152 cm |
| Length | 156 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |