Bolens 231 vs John Deere 57
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 231 and the John Deere 57 deliver the same power: 7 HP.
- The John Deere 57 is the more recent model: production started in 1971, versus 1960 for the Bolens 231.
- The Bolens 231 is heavier: 226 kg versus 147 kg for the John Deere 57.
- The Bolens 231 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 34".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 231 | John Deere 57 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 7 HP | 7 HP |
| Production years | 1960 | 1971–1974 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 226 kg | 147 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | CVT | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 1 | 2 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 105 cm | — |
| Length | 156 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 38" | 34" |
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