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" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 830 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Bolens 830: 60 HP versus 8 HP (+52 HP, +650%).
Which is more recent, the Bolens 830 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 1979 for the Bolens 830.
Which is heavier, the Bolens 830 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 172 kg for the Bolens 830.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 830 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 30".