Bolens 830 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 830: 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 1979 for the Bolens 830.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 172 kg for the Bolens 830.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 830 | John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 60 HP |
| Production years | 1979–1983 | 2018+ |
| Fuel | — | Diesel |
| Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Weight | 172 kg | 1 892 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 109 cm | 154 cm |
| Length | 152 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 30" | 42" |