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Bolens 2028 vs Bolens 850
Verdict: Bolens 2028 vs Bolens 850
The Bolens 2028 and the Bolens 850 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 249 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Bolens 850 holds more fuel (4.7 L vs 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Bolens 2028 is the newer design (1987 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
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-cooledReference
Steering
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manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
3.8 LReference
4.7 LReference
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
20.2 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
79 x 67 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.1 LReference
2.4 LReference
Oil change
25 hReference
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Power
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6.2 kWReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 700Reference
BolensReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil type
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EP 90 Gear LubeReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
manual idler pulleyReference
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Dimensions
Weight
161 kgReference
249 kgReference
Front tire
4.00/3.50x4Reference
4.00-8Reference
Rear tire
16x6.50-8Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.00/3.50x4Reference
4.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.50-8Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Length
152 cmReference
158 cmReference
Width
63 cmReference
86 cmReference
Height
99 cmReference
101 cmReference
Wheelbase
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107 cmReference
Shipping weight
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249 kgReference
Ground clearance
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17 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
28" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
gearReference
Cutting width
71 cmReference
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Overall width
95 cmReference
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Bolens 850 attachments
Attachment overview
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.