Bolens 8536 vs John Deere 55
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 8536 and the John Deere 55 deliver the same power: 5 HP.
- The John Deere 55 is the more recent model: production started in 1970, versus 1961 for the Bolens 8536.
- The Bolens 8536 has the wider mower deck: 36" versus 26".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 8536 | John Deere 55 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 5 HP | 5 HP |
| Production years | 1961 | 1970–1972 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | — | 120 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | — | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 2 / 1 |
| Mower deck | 36" | 26" |
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