Compare/Bolens 510 vs Bolens 528

Bolens 510 vs Bolens 528

Verdict: Bolens 510 vs Bolens 528

The Bolens 510 and the Bolens 528 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 5 hp. Bolens 510 is the lighter machine (156 kg vs 165 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Bolens 528 is the newer design (1979 vs 1971). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Bolens

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Bolens

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

5 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

BolensReference

air-cooledReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Steering

manualReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

1.9 LReference

Displacement

12.57 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

65 x 62 mmReference

Power

3.7 kWReference

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Rated RPM

3600Reference

Starter type

manual recoilReference

Oil capacity

0.8 LReference

0.9 LReference

Power (gross)

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3.7 kWReference

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

Oil change

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25 hReference

Transmission

PeerlessReference

Peerless 730Reference

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

mechanical beltReference

idler pulleyReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

101 cmReference

109 cmReference

Weight

156 kgReference

165 kgReference

Front tire

3.50x4.10x6Reference

3.5x10Reference

Rear tire

4x4.80x8Reference

4.8x16.8Reference

Lawn/turf front

3.50x4.10x6Reference

3.5x10Reference

Lawn/turf rear

4x4.80x8Reference

4.8x16.8Reference

Length

142 cmReference

152 cmReference

Width

76 cmReference

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Height

91 cmReference

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Shipping weight

156 kgReference

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Ground clearance

12 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

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97 cmReference

Bolens 510 attachments

Attachment overview

28" Mower deck

Type

gearReference

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

71 cmReference

Overall width

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78 cmReference

Cut height

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3 to 8 cmReference

Cut positions

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7Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Bolens 528 attachments

528 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number decal on the right-rear of the mower, between the engine and tire.Reference

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.