Bolens 960 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 960: 60 HP versus 18 HP (+42 HP, +233%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1966 for the Bolens 960.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 694 kg for the Bolens 960.
- The Bolens 960 has the wider mower deck: 72" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 960 | John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 60 HP |
| Production years | 1966–1975 | 2018+ |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Weight | 694 kg | 1 892 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | — |
| Wheelbase | — | 154 cm |
| Length | 259 cm | 335 cm |
| Cab | Yes | — |
| Mower deck | 72" | 42" |