Bolens 830 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 830: 64 HP versus 8 HP (+56 HP, +700%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1979 for the Bolens 830.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 172 kg for the Bolens 830.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 830 | John Deere 1600 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 64 HP |
| Production years | 1979–1983 | 2002–2006 |
| Fuel | — | Diesel |
| Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Weight | 172 kg | 1 791 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 109 cm | 152 cm |
| Length | 152 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 30" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 830 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Bolens 830: 64 HP versus 8 HP (+56 HP, +700%).
Which is more recent, the Bolens 830 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1979 for the Bolens 830.
Which is heavier, the Bolens 830 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 172 kg for the Bolens 830.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 830 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 30".