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Bolens 1700H 5017H vs Bolens H18XL 1858
Verdict: Bolens 1700H 5017H vs Bolens H18XL 1858
The Bolens 1700H 5017H and the Bolens H18XL 1858 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Bolens H18XL 1858 leads on rated power with 18 hp against 17 hp. Bolens 1700H 5017H is the newer design (1983 vs 1980). In short: choose the Bolens H18XL 1858 for outright pulling power, or the Bolens 1700H 5017H if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Bolens
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Bolens
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
17 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
BolensReference
BolensReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Displacement
42.18 ciReference
30 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 70 mmReference
92 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)
12.7 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
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6.1 LReference
Air cleaner
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dry with foam precleanerReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Oil capacity
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7.6 LReference
Sparkplug
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Champion RL85Reference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Eaton 11Reference
Eaton 11Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
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SAE 30Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
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Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electricReference
electricReference
Dimensions
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
23/10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
23/10.50-12Reference
Wheelbase
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124 cmReference
Weight
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356 kgReference
Front tire
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16/6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
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16/6.50-8Reference
Length
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179 cmReference
Width
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92 cmReference
Height
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111 cmReference
Ground clearance
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17 cmReference
Bolens 1700H attachments
Attachment overview
Bolens H18XL attachments
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
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.