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Bolens 2028 vs Bolens 831
Verdict: Bolens 2028 vs Bolens 831
The Bolens 2028 and the Bolens 831 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Bolens 2028 is the lighter machine (161 kg vs 174 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Bolens 2028 holds more fuel (3.8 L vs 2.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Bolens 2028 is the newer design (1987 vs 1979). 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
8 hp
8 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
BolensReference
BolensReference
The Briggs 190707 and 191707 were used in the first two years of production of the Bolens 2028.Reference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
3.8 LReference
2.8 LReference
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.1 LReference
1.1 LReference
Oil change
25 hReference
25 hReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Sparkplug
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Champion J-8Reference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Point gap
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0.508 mmReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 700Reference
Peerless 730Reference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manual idler pulleyReference
idler pulleyReference
Dimensions
Weight
161 kgReference
174 kgReference
Front tire
4.00/3.50x4Reference
4x10.4Reference
Rear tire
16x6.50-8Reference
6.5x16-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.00/3.50x4Reference
4x10.4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.50-8Reference
6.5x16-8Reference
Length
152 cmReference
152 cmReference
Width
63 cmReference
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Height
99 cmReference
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Wheelbase
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109 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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97 cmReference
Bolens 2028 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
3Reference
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Battery CCA
160Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
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19Reference
28" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
71 cmReference
76 cmReference
Overall width
95 cmReference
95 cmReference
Variants
830
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manual startReference
831
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electric startReference
Bolens 831 attachments
831 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number decal on the right-rear of the mower, between the engine and tire.Reference
30" Mower deck
Cut height
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3 to 8 cmReference
Cut positions
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7Reference
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.