Bolens 728 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 728: 64 HP versus 7 HP (+57 HP, +814%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1972 for the Bolens 728.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 147 kg for the Bolens 728.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 28".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 728 | John Deere 1600 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 7 HP | 64 HP |
| Production years | 1972–1973 | 2002–2006 |
| Fuel | — | Diesel |
| Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Weight | 147 kg | 1 791 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 109 cm | 152 cm |
| Length | 154 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 28" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 728 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Bolens 728: 64 HP versus 7 HP (+57 HP, +814%).
Which is more recent, the Bolens 728 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1972 for the Bolens 728.
Which is heavier, the Bolens 728 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 147 kg for the Bolens 728.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 728 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 28".