Bolens 233 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 233: 60 HP versus 7 HP (+53 HP, +757%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1961 for the Bolens 233.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 226 kg for the Bolens 233.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 233 | John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 7 HP | 60 HP |
| Production years | 1961 | 2018+ |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 226 kg | 1 892 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 12 / 2 | — |
| Wheelbase | 105 cm | 154 cm |
| Length | 156 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 233 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Bolens 233: 60 HP versus 7 HP (+53 HP, +757%).
Which is more recent, the Bolens 233 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 1961 for the Bolens 233.
Which is heavier, the Bolens 233 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 226 kg for the Bolens 233.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 233 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".