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Bolens 1477 vs Oliver 145
Verdict: Bolens 1477 vs Oliver 145
The Bolens 1477 and the Oliver 145 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 14 hp. Oliver 145 is the lighter machine (385 kg vs 390 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Oliver 145 is the newer design (1972 vs 1971). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Bolens
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Oliver
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
14 hp
14 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
BolensReference
JacobsenReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft horizontally-opposedReference
air-cooledReference
Steering
powerReference
manualReference
Distributor
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OliverReference
Original price
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$1,448 (1972)Reference
Engine
Displacement
33.1 ciReference
31.27 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
95 x 76 mmReference
89 x 83 mmReference
Power (gross)
10.4 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion D-16JReference
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Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
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Oil capacity
1.9 LReference
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Power
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10.4 kWReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Eaton 12Reference
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Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
Type A Trans FluidReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0 (optional)Reference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
124 cmReference
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Weight
390 kgReference
385 kgReference
Front tire
5.70/5.00x8Reference
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Rear tire
27x8.50-15Reference
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Lawn/turf front
5.70/5.00x8Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
27x8.50-15Reference
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Length
182 cmReference
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Width
96 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
114 cmReference
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Shipping weight
390 kgReference
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Ground clearance
21 cmReference
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Bolens 1477 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
45Reference
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Attachment overview
48" Mower deck
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
121 cmReference
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Oliver 145 attachments
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.