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Bolens 600 vs Bolens 8436 Ridemaster
Verdict: Bolens 600 vs Bolens 8436 Ridemaster
The Bolens 600 and the Bolens 8436 Ridemaster are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 6 hp. Bolens 600 is the newer design (1962 vs 1960). 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
6 hp
6 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
BolensReference
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
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Displacement
14.1 ciReference
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Bore/Stroke
70 x 60 mmReference
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Power
4.5 kWReference
4.1 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
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Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Oil capacity
1.3 LReference
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Starter type
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electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
BolensReference
Versa-MaticReference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
101 cmReference
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Weight
465 to 520 poundsReference
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Front tire
4.00-8Reference
2.75x10Reference
Rear tire
6.00-12Reference
3.00x12Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.00-8Reference
2.75x10Reference
Lawn/turf rear
6.00-12Reference
3.00x12Reference
Length
152 cmReference
137 cmReference
Width
76 cmReference
93 cmReference
Height
101 cmReference
91 cmReference
Shipping weight
235 kgReference
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Bolens 600 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Attachment overview
32" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
1-bladeReference
Cutting width
81 cmReference
91 cmReference
Bolens 8436 attachments
36" Mower deck
Cut height
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3 to 8 cmReference
Cut positions
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12Reference
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.