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Bolens 1886 vs Bolens 3018G ST180
Verdict: Bolens 1886 vs Bolens 3018G ST180
The Bolens 1886 and the Bolens 3018G ST180 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Bolens 3018G ST180 is the newer design (1988 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
Bolens
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
BolensReference
BolensReference
Image courtesy of jrtepperaryReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposedReference
Steering
power optionalReference
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Engine
Displacement
48 ciReference
42.33 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 73 mmReference
87 x 58 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
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Fuel system
carburetorReference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion HR10Reference
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Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
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Point gap
0.508 mmReference
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Oil capacity
9.5 LReference
1.4 LReference
Oil change
50 hReference
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Fuel tank
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18.9 LReference
Power
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13.4 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Eaton 12Reference
Peerless 801Reference
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
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Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
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electricReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
132 cmReference
114 cmReference
Front tire
5.70/5.00x8Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
27x8.50-15Reference
20x8.00-10Reference
Lawn/turf front
5.70/5.00x8Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
27x8.50-15Reference
20x8.00-10Reference
Length
193 cmReference
175 cmReference
Width
96 cmReference
87 cmReference
Height
114 cmReference
107 cmReference
Ground clearance
21 cmReference
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Weight
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233 kgReference
Bolens 1886 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
30Reference
5Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
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45Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
3018G
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gearReference
3018H
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hydrostaticReference
Bolens 3018G attachments
3018G Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number tag on the rear fender, under the tractor seat, on the left side.Reference
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.