Bolens 853 vs John Deere 108
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 853 and the John Deere 108 deliver the same power: 8 HP.
- The John Deere 108 is the more recent model: production started in 1979, versus 1970 for the Bolens 853.
- The Bolens 853 is heavier: 249 kg versus 183 kg for the John Deere 108.
- The Bolens 853 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 853 | John Deere 108 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1970–1971 | 1979–1985 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Electric |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 249 kg | 183 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 107 cm | 113 cm |
| Length | 158 cm | 157 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 30" |