Bolens 900 vs John Deere 108
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 900 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 1964 for the Bolens 900.
- The Bolens 900 is heavier: 283 kg versus 183 kg for the John Deere 108.
- The Bolens 900 has the wider mower deck: 38" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 900 | John Deere 108 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 8 HP |
| Production years | 1964–1965 | 1979–1985 |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 283 kg | 183 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Gear |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | 5 / 1 |
| Wheelbase | 109 cm | 113 cm |
| Length | 160 cm | 157 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 30" |
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