Bolens 850 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 850: 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 1966 for the Bolens 850.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 249 kg for the Bolens 850.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 32".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 850 | John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 60 HP |
| Production years | 1966–1969 | 2018+ |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 249 kg | 1 892 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | — |
| Wheelbase | 107 cm | 154 cm |
| Length | 158 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 32" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 850 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Bolens 850: 60 HP versus 8 HP (+52 HP, +650%).
Which is more recent, the Bolens 850 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 1966 for the Bolens 850.
Which is heavier, the Bolens 850 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 249 kg for the Bolens 850.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 850 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 32".