Bolens 510 vs John Deere 55
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 510 and the John Deere 55 deliver the same power: 5 HP.
- The Bolens 510 is the more recent model: production started in 1971, versus 1970 for the John Deere 55.
- The Bolens 510 is heavier: 156 kg versus 120 kg for the John Deere 55.
- The Bolens 510 has the wider mower deck: 28" versus 26".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 510 | John Deere 55 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 5 HP | 5 HP |
| Production years | 1971–1972 | 1970–1972 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 156 kg | 120 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 2 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 101 cm | — |
| Length | 142 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 28" | 26" |