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Bolens 1886 vs Bolens HT-18
Verdict: Bolens 1886 vs Bolens HT-18
The Bolens 1886 and the Bolens HT-18 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Bolens HT-18 is the newer design (1973 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
manualReference
Engine
Displacement
48 ciReference
48 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 73 mmReference
83 x 73 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
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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
3.3 LReference
Oil change
50 hReference
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Fuel tank
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18.9 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Eaton 12Reference
Sundstrand 15Reference
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
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Mid PTO
independentReference
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Front PTO
—
independentReference
Clutch
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mechanicalReference
Front PTO Type
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2000Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
132 cmReference
132 cmReference
Front tire
5.70/5.00x8Reference
18-8.50x8Reference
Rear tire
27x8.50-15Reference
27-8.50-15Reference
Lawn/turf front
5.70/5.00x8Reference
18-8.50x8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
27x8.50-15Reference
27-8.50-15Reference
Length
193 cmReference
193 cmReference
Width
96 cmReference
96 cmReference
Height
114 cmReference
114 cmReference
Ground clearance
21 cmReference
21 cmReference
Weight
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444 kgReference
Bolens 1886 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
30Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
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45Reference
Attachment overview
Bolens HT-18 attachments
54" Mower deck
Cutting width
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137 cmReference
Drive
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shaftReference
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.