Compare/Bolens 2028 vs Bolens LT-8 812

Bolens 2028 vs Bolens LT-8 812

Verdict: Bolens 2028 vs Bolens LT-8 812

The Bolens 2028 and the Bolens LT-8 812 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 199 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Bolens LT-8 812 holds more fuel (5.7 L vs 3.8 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Bolens

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

8 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

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

5.7 LReference

Displacement

19.44 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 70 mmReference

Power (gross)

6.0 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

1.1 LReference

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Oil change

25 hReference

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Rated RPM

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3600Reference

Starter type

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manual recoilReference

Transmission

Peerless 700Reference

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Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

manual idler pulleyReference

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Dimensions

Weight

161 kgReference

199 kgReference

Front tire

4.00/3.50x4Reference

13x5.00-6Reference

Rear tire

16x6.50-8Reference

16x7.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

4.00/3.50x4Reference

13x5.00-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

16x6.50-8Reference

16x7.50-8Reference

Length

152 cmReference

143 cmReference

Width

63 cmReference

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Height

99 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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106 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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87 cmReference

Bolens 2028 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging amps

3Reference

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Battery CCA

160Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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28" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

71 cmReference

81 cmReference

Overall width

95 cmReference

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Variants

LT-8

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manual startReference

LT8-E

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electric startReference

Bolens LT-8 attachments

Attachment overview

32" Mower deck

Cut height

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4 to 8 cmReference

Cut positions

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4Reference

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.