Bolens 960 vs John Deere 318
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Bolens 960 and the John Deere 318 deliver the same power: 18 HP.
- The John Deere 318 is the more recent model: production started in 1983, versus 1966 for the Bolens 960.
- The Bolens 960 has the wider mower deck: 72" versus 38".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 960 | John Deere 318 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Production years | 1966–1975 | 1983–1992 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 694 kg | — |
| Drive | 2WD | 2WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 6 / 2 | — |
| Rear lift capacity | — | 290 kg |
| Wheelbase | — | 116 cm |
| Length | 259 cm | 173 cm |
| Cab | Yes | — |
| Mower deck | 72" | 38" |