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Bolens 828 vs Bolens 831
Verdict: Bolens 828 vs Bolens 831
The Bolens 828 and the Bolens 831 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Bolens 828 is the lighter machine (151 kg vs 174 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Bolens 831 is the newer design (1979 vs 1974). 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
8 hp
8 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
BolensReference
BolensReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
2.8 LReference
2.8 LReference
Displacement
18.65 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
78 x 64 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
6.0 kWReference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
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Sparkplug
Champion J-8Reference
Champion J-8Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
0.762 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
0.508 mmReference
Oil capacity
0.8 LReference
1.1 LReference
Oil change
25 hReference
25 hReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Peerless 521Reference
Peerless 730Reference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
5 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Mid PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
manualReference
idler pulleyReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
109 cmReference
109 cmReference
Weight
151 kgReference
174 kgReference
Front tire
4.10/3.50-4Reference
4x10.4Reference
Rear tire
16x6.50-8Reference
6.5x16-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.10/3.50-4Reference
4x10.4Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.50-8Reference
6.5x16-8Reference
Length
154 cmReference
152 cmReference
Height
104 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
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97 cmReference
Bolens 828 attachments
28" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven bearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
71 cmReference
76 cmReference
Overall width
101 cmReference
95 cmReference
Cut height
2 to 10 cmReference
3 to 8 cmReference
Variants
830
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manual startReference
831
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electric startReference
Bolens 831 attachments
831 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number decal on the right-rear of the mower, between the engine and tire.Reference
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Battery AH
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19Reference
30" Mower deck
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.