Bolens 800 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Bolens 800: 60 HP versus 7 HP (+53 HP, +757%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1963 for the Bolens 800.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 269 kg for the Bolens 800.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 32".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 800 | John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 7 HP | 60 HP |
| Production years | 1963–1965 | 2018+ |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 269 kg | 1 892 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 107 cm | 154 cm |
| Length | 158 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 32" | 42" |