Bolens 650 vs John Deere 56
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 650 and the John Deere 56 deliver the same power: 6 HP.
- The John Deere 56 is the more recent model: production started in 1970, versus 1966 for the Bolens 650.
- The Bolens 650 is heavier: 265 kg versus 122 kg for the John Deere 56.
- The Bolens 650 has the wider mower deck: 32" versus 28".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 650 | John Deere 56 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 6 HP | 6 HP |
| Production years | 1966 | 1970–1974 |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 265 kg | 122 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 2 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 107 cm | — |
| Length | 158 cm | — |
| Mower deck | 32" | 28" |