Bolens 510 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 510: 60 HP versus 5 HP (+55 HP, +1100%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1971 for the Bolens 510.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 156 kg for the Bolens 510.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 28".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 510 | John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 5 HP | 60 HP |
| Production years | 1971–1972 | 2018+ |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 156 kg | 1 892 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 101 cm | 154 cm |
| Length | 142 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 28" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 510 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Bolens 510: 60 HP versus 5 HP (+55 HP, +1100%).
Which is more recent, the Bolens 510 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 1971 for the Bolens 510.
Which is heavier, the Bolens 510 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 156 kg for the Bolens 510.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 510 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 28".