Bolens 828 vs John Deere 108
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 828 and the John Deere 108 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The John Deere 108 is the more recent model: production started in 1979, versus 1974 for the Bolens 828.
- The John Deere 108 is heavier: 183 kg versus 151 kg for the Bolens 828.
- The John Deere 108 has the wider mower deck: 30" versus 28".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 828 | John Deere 108 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1974–1978 | 1979–1985 |
| Fuel | — | Electric |
| Cylinders | — | 1 |
| Weight | 151 kg | 183 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | — | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 109 cm | 113 cm |
| Length | 154 cm | 157 cm |
| Mower deck | 28" | 30" |