Bolens 830 vs John Deere 100
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 830 and the John Deere 100 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The Bolens 830 is the more recent model: production started in 1979, versus 1975 for the John Deere 100.
- The John Deere 100 is heavier: 176 kg versus 172 kg for the Bolens 830.
- The John Deere 100 has the wider mower deck: 34" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 830 | John Deere 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1979–1983 | 1975–1978 |
| Weight | 172 kg | 176 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | 3 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 109 cm | 107 cm |
| Length | 152 cm | 149 cm |
| Mower deck | 30" | 34" |