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Bolens 1886 vs Bolens GT-1800
Verdict: Bolens 1886 vs Bolens GT-1800
The Bolens 1886 and the Bolens GT-1800 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Bolens GT-1800 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 horizontal-shaft opposed-twinReference
Steering
power optionalReference
power optionalReference
Engine
Displacement
48 ciReference
42.18 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 73 mmReference
79 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Fuel system
carburetorReference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion HR10Reference
Champion RV15YCReference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
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Oil capacity
9.5 LReference
7.6 LReference
Oil change
50 hReference
100 hReference
Fuel tank
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15.1 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Eaton 12Reference
Eaton 11Reference
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
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Mobilfluid 423Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
0Reference
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Front PTO
—
independentReference
Clutch
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electro-magneticReference
Front PTO Type
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shaftReference
Engine RPM
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2000@3600Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
132 cmReference
124 cmReference
Front tire
5.70/5.00x8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
27x8.50-15Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
5.70/5.00x8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
27x8.50-15Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Length
193 cmReference
194 cmReference
Width
96 cmReference
97 cmReference
Height
114 cmReference
121 cmReference
Ground clearance
21 cmReference
16 cmReference
Weight
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419 kgReference
Shipping weight
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419 kgReference
Bolens 1886 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
30Reference
15Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
GTX 18
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similar Troy-Bilt modelReference
Bolens GT-1800 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.