Compare/Bolens 600 vs Bolens 628

Bolens 600 vs Bolens 628

Verdict: Bolens 600 vs Bolens 628

The Bolens 600 and the Bolens 628 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 6 hp. Bolens 628 is the lighter machine (165 kg vs 465 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Bolens 600 holds more fuel (3.8 L vs 1.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Bolens 628 is the newer design (1980 vs 1962). 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

6 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

BolensReference

The three-speed transmission is fitted with two range pulleys. Changing the input belt allows for a second speed range.Reference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Engine

Fuel tank

3.8 LReference

1.9 LReference

Displacement

14.1 ciReference

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Bore/Stroke

70 x 60 mmReference

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Power

4.5 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Rated RPM

3600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

1.3 LReference

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Power (gross)

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4.5 kWReference

Starter type

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manual recoilReference

Transmission

BolensReference

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Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

101 cmReference

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Weight

465 to 520 poundsReference

165 kgReference

Front tire

4.00-8Reference

3.5x10Reference

Rear tire

6.00-12Reference

4.8x16.8Reference

Lawn/turf front

4.00-8Reference

3.5x10Reference

Lawn/turf rear

6.00-12Reference

4.8x16.8Reference

Length

152 cmReference

Width

76 cmReference

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Height

101 cmReference

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Shipping weight

235 kgReference

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Height (steering wheel)

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97 cmReference

Bolens 600 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

32" Mower deck

Type

gearReference

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

81 cmReference

71 cmReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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ilder pulleyReference

Bolens 628 attachments

28" Mower deck

Cut height

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3 to 8 cmReference

Cut positions

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7Reference

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.