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Bolens 3118G GT180 vs Bolens Groundskeeper 960
Verdict: Bolens 3118G GT180 vs Bolens Groundskeeper 960
The Bolens 3118G GT180 and the Bolens Groundskeeper 960 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Bolens 3118G GT180 is the newer design (1986 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
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
BolensReference
BolensReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft horizontally-opposedReference
Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
18.9 LReference
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Displacement
42.33 ciReference
53.9 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
87 x 58 mmReference
83 x 83 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Oil capacity
1.4 LReference
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Power
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13.4 kWReference
Rated RPM
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3200Reference
Torque
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46.2 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1950Reference
Starter type
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electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 801Reference
ClarkReference
Gears
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
belt-driven gearReference
gearReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
electricReference
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Front PTO
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independentReference
Front PTO Type
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1000Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
114 cmReference
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Front tire
15x6.00-6Reference
27x8.50-15Reference
Rear tire
20x8.00-10Reference
27x8.50-15Reference
Lawn/turf front
15x6.00-6Reference
26x12-12Reference
Lawn/turf rear
20x8.00-10Reference
26x12-12Reference
Length
175 cmReference
259 cmReference
Width
87 cmReference
101 cmReference
Height
107 cmReference
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Weight
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208 kgReference
Height (steering wheel)
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127 cmReference
Height (cab)
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187 cmReference
Front tread
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80 cmReference
Rear tread
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80/91/129 cmReference
Bolens 3118G attachments
3118G Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number tag on the rear fender, under the tractor seat, on the left side.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
45Reference
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Charging system
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generatorReference
Attachment overview
Bolens 960 attachments
72" Mower deck
Cutting width
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182 cmReference
Cut height
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3 to 12 cmReference
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.