Compare/Bolens 828 vs Bolens LT-8 812

Bolens 828 vs Bolens LT-8 812

Verdict: Bolens 828 vs Bolens LT-8 812

The Bolens 828 and the Bolens LT-8 812 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 199 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Bolens LT-8 812 holds more fuel (5.7 L vs 2.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Bolens LT-8 812 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Bolens

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Bolens

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

8 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

BolensReference

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Engine

Fuel tank

2.8 LReference

5.7 LReference

Displacement

18.65 ciReference

19.44 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 64 mmReference

76 x 70 mmReference

Power (gross)

6.0 kWReference

Starter type

manual recoilReference

Sparkplug

Champion J-8Reference

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Sparkplug gap

0.762 mmReference

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Point gap

0.508 mmReference

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Oil capacity

0.8 LReference

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Oil change

25 hReference

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Rated RPM

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3600Reference

Transmission

Peerless 521Reference

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Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

manualReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

109 cmReference

106 cmReference

Weight

151 kgReference

199 kgReference

Front tire

4.10/3.50-4Reference

13x5.00-6Reference

Rear tire

16x6.50-8Reference

16x7.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

4.10/3.50-4Reference

13x5.00-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

16x6.50-8Reference

16x7.50-8Reference

Length

154 cmReference

143 cmReference

Height

104 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

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87 cmReference

Bolens 828 attachments

28" Mower deck

Type

belt-driven bearReference

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

71 cmReference

81 cmReference

Overall width

101 cmReference

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Cut height

2 to 10 cmReference

4 to 8 cmReference

Variants

LT-8

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manual startReference

LT8-E

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electric startReference

Bolens LT-8 attachments

Attachment overview

32" Mower deck

Cut positions

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4Reference

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.