Bolens 831 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 831: 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 831.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 174 kg for the Bolens 831.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 831 | John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 60 HP |
| Production years | 1979–1986 | 2018+ |
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Weight | 174 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 831 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Bolens 831: 60 HP versus 8 HP (+52 HP, +650%).
Which is more recent, the Bolens 831 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 831.
Which is heavier, the Bolens 831 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 174 kg for the Bolens 831.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 831 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 30".