Bolens 933 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Bolens 933: 64 HP versus 8 HP (+56 HP, +700%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1985 for the Bolens 933.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 179 kg for the Bolens 933.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 30".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 933 | John Deere 1600 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 8 HP | 64 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1987 | 2002–2006 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 179 kg | 1 791 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 152 cm |
| Length | 193 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 30" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 933 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Bolens 933: 64 HP versus 8 HP (+56 HP, +700%).
Which is more recent, the Bolens 933 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1985 for the Bolens 933.
Which is heavier, the Bolens 933 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 179 kg for the Bolens 933.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 933 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 30".

