Bolens 944 vs John Deere 165
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 944 and the John Deere 165 deliver the same power: 12 HP.
- The Bolens 944 is the more recent model: production started in 1988, versus 1986 for the John Deere 165.
- The John Deere 165 is heavier: 213 kg versus 200 kg for the Bolens 944.
- The Bolens 944 has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 944 | John Deere 165 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 12 HP | 12 HP |
| Production years | 1988–1993 | 1986–1988 |
| Fuel | Electric | — |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 200 kg | 213 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 5 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 113 cm |
| Length | 220 cm | 165 cm |
| Mower deck | 42" | 38" |