Bolens 900 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 900: 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 1964 for the Bolens 900.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 283 kg for the Bolens 900.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 900 | John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 60 HP |
| Production years | 1964–1965 | 2018+ |
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 283 kg | 1 892 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | — |
| Wheelbase | 109 cm | 154 cm |
| Length | 160 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 38" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 900 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Bolens 900: 60 HP versus 8 HP (+52 HP, +650%).
Which is more recent, the Bolens 900 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 1964 for the Bolens 900.
Which is heavier, the Bolens 900 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 283 kg for the Bolens 900.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 900 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".