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Bolens 2028 vs Bolens 900
Verdict: Bolens 2028 vs Bolens 900
The Bolens 2028 and the Bolens 900 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 283 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Bolens 900 holds more fuel (4.7 L vs 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Bolens 2028 is the newer design (1987 vs 1964). 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
Image courtesy of Paul FortinReference
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
283 kgReference
Front tire
4.00/3.50x4Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
16x6.50-8Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.00/3.50x4Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.50-8Reference
23x8.50-12Reference
Length
152 cmReference
160 cmReference
Width
63 cmReference
86 cmReference
Height
99 cmReference
101 cmReference
Wheelbase
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109 cmReference
Shipping weight
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283 kgReference
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 900 attachments
900 Serial Number Location
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.


