Bolens 528 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 528: 64 HP versus 5 HP (+59 HP, +1180%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1979 for the Bolens 528.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 165 kg for the Bolens 528.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 28".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 528 | John Deere 1600 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 5 HP | 64 HP |
| Production years | 1979 | 2002–2006 |
| Fuel | — | Diesel |
| Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Weight | 165 kg | 1 791 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 109 cm | 152 cm |
| Length | 152 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 28" | 42" |

