Compare/Bolens 1800H 5018H vs Bolens Groundskeeper 960

Bolens 1800H 5018H vs Bolens Groundskeeper 960

Verdict: Bolens 1800H 5018H vs Bolens Groundskeeper 960

The Bolens 1800H 5018H and the Bolens Groundskeeper 960 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Bolens 1800H 5018H is the lighter machine (383 kg vs 694 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Bolens 1800H 5018H is the newer design (1986 vs 1966). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Bolens

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

18 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

BolensReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference

Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

13.2 LReference

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Displacement

42.18 ciReference

53.9 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 70 mmReference

83 x 83 mmReference

Power (gross)

13.4 kWReference

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Compression

6.0:1Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

1.4 LReference

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Sparkplug

Champion RV15YCReference

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Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

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Power

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13.4 kWReference

Rated RPM

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3200Reference

Torque

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46.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1950Reference

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Eaton 11Reference

ClarkReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

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Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

gearReference

Front PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electricReference

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Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

119 cmReference

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Weight

383 kgReference

208 kgReference

Front tire

16-6.50x8Reference

27x8.50-15Reference

Rear tire

23x10.50-12Reference

27x8.50-15Reference

Lawn/turf front

16-6.50x8Reference

26x12-12Reference

Lawn/turf rear

23x10.50-12Reference

26x12-12Reference

Length

179 cmReference

259 cmReference

Width

102 cmReference

101 cmReference

Height

114 cmReference

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Shipping weight

383 kgReference

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Height (steering wheel)

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127 cmReference

Height (cab)

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187 cmReference

Front tread

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80 cmReference

Rear tread

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80/91/129 cmReference

Bolens 1800H attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

45Reference

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Charging system

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generatorReference

Attachment overview

Bolens 960 attachments

72" Mower deck

Cutting width

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182 cmReference

Cut height

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3 to 12 cmReference

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.