Bolens 600 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 600: 64 HP versus 6 HP (+58 HP, +967%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1962 for the Bolens 600.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 210 kg for the Bolens 600.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 32".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 600 | John Deere 1600 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 6 HP | 64 HP |
| Production years | 1962–1965 | 2002–2006 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 210 kg | 1 791 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 101 cm | 152 cm |
| Length | 152 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 32" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 600 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Bolens 600: 64 HP versus 6 HP (+58 HP, +967%).
Which is more recent, the Bolens 600 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1962 for the Bolens 600.
Which is heavier, the Bolens 600 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 210 kg for the Bolens 600.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 600 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 32".