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Bolens 829 vs Bolens LT-8E 814
Verdict: Bolens 829 vs Bolens LT-8E 814
The Bolens 829 and the Bolens LT-8E 814 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Bolens 829 is the lighter machine (165 kg vs 210 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Bolens LT-8E 814 holds more fuel (5.7 L vs 2.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Bolens LT-8E 814 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
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
6.0 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
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
Transmission
Peerless 521Reference
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Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
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
165 kgReference
210 kgReference
Front tire
4.10/3.50-4Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Rear tire
16x6.50-8Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.10/3.50-4Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.50-8Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Length
154 cmReference
143 cmReference
Height
104 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
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87 cmReference
Bolens 829 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
28" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Cutting width
71 cmReference
96 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-8E attachments
Attachment overview
38" 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.