Bolens 943 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 943: 60 HP versus 11 HP (+49 HP, +445%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1985 for the Bolens 943.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 200 kg for the Bolens 943.
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 943 | John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 11 HP | 60 HP |
| Production years | 1985–1987 | 2018+ |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 200 kg | 1 892 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 154 cm |
| Length | 220 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 42" |