Bolens 828 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 828: 60 HP versus 8 HP (+52 HP, +650%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1974 for the Bolens 828.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 151 kg for the Bolens 828.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 28".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 828 | John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 60 HP |
| Production years | 1974–1978 | 2018+ |
| Fuel | — | Diesel |
| Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Weight | 151 kg | 1 892 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | — | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 109 cm | 154 cm |
| Length | 154 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 28" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 828 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Bolens 828: 60 HP versus 8 HP (+52 HP, +650%).
Which is more recent, the Bolens 828 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1974 for the Bolens 828.
Which is heavier, the Bolens 828 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 151 kg for the Bolens 828.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 828 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 28".