Bolens HT-23 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 HT-23: 60 HP versus 23 HP (+37 HP, +161%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is the more recent model: production started in 2018, versus 1979 for the Bolens HT-23.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 498 kg for the Bolens HT-23.
- The Bolens HT-23 has the wider mower deck: 54" versus 42".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens HT-23 | John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 23 HP | 60 HP |
| Production years | 1979–1987 | 2018+ |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Weight | 498 kg | 1 892 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic |
| Wheelbase | 132 cm | 154 cm |
| Length | 190 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 54" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens HT-23 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is more powerful than the Bolens HT-23: 60 HP versus 23 HP (+37 HP, +161%).
Which is more recent, the Bolens HT-23 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 1979 for the Bolens HT-23.
Which is heavier, the Bolens HT-23 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III is heavier: 1892 kg versus 498 kg for the Bolens HT-23.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens HT-23 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo Series III?
The Bolens HT-23 has the wider mower deck: 54" versus 42".