Bolens 231 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 231: 64 HP versus 7 HP (+57 HP, +814%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1960 for the Bolens 231.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 226 kg for the Bolens 231.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 231 | John Deere 1600 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 7 HP | 64 HP |
| Production years | 1960 | 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" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 231 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Bolens 231: 64 HP versus 7 HP (+57 HP, +814%).
Which is more recent, the Bolens 231 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1960 for the Bolens 231.
Which is heavier, the Bolens 231 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 226 kg for the Bolens 231.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 231 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".