Bolens 930 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 930: 60 HP versus 7 HP (+53 HP, +757%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1963 for the Bolens 930.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 272 kg for the Bolens 930.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 32".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 930 | John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 7 HP | 60 HP |
| Production years | 1963–1966 | 2018+ |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 272 kg | 1 892 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | — |
| Wheelbase | 73 cm | 154 cm |
| Length | 172 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 32" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 930 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Bolens 930: 60 HP versus 7 HP (+53 HP, +757%).
Which is more recent, the Bolens 930 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 1963 for the Bolens 930.
Which is heavier, the Bolens 930 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 272 kg for the Bolens 930.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 930 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 32".