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" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 960 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Bolens 960: 60 HP versus 18 HP (+42 HP, +233%).
Which is more recent, the Bolens 960 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 1966 for the Bolens 960.
Which is heavier, the Bolens 960 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 694 kg for the Bolens 960.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 960 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The Bolens 960 has the wider mower deck: 72" versus 42".