Compare/Bolens 83/293 vs Bolens Sprint TW-399

Bolens 83/293 vs Bolens Sprint TW-399

Verdict: Bolens 83/293 vs Bolens Sprint TW-399

The Bolens 83/293 and the Bolens Sprint TW-399 are both snowmobiles — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Bolens Sprint TW-399 leads on rated power with 26 hp against 18 hp. Bolens 83/293 is the lighter machine (122 kg vs 167 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Bolens Sprint TW-399 holds more fuel (22.7 L vs 15.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Bolens 83/293 is the newer design (1972 vs 1970). In short: choose the Bolens Sprint TW-399 for outright pulling power, or the Bolens 83/293 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a 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

18 hp

26 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

BolensReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaft inlineReference

Suspension

bogie wheelReference

Engine

Fuel tank

15.1 LReference

22.7 LReference

Displacement

17.82 ciReference

24.35 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

58 x 55 mmReference

65 x 60 mmReference

Power

13.4 kWReference

19.4 kWReference

Fuel system

Tillotson HR89A carburetorReference

Tillotson HR-42A carburetorReference

Rated RPM

6000Reference

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Starter type

manual recoilReference

electricReference

Sparkplug

Champion L-78Reference

Champion K9Reference

Sparkplug gap

0.508 mmReference

Cooling system

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fanReference

Compression

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10.5:1Reference

Dimensions

Weight

122 kgReference

167 kgReference

Length

231 cmReference

261 cmReference

Width

80 cmReference

81 cmReference

Ski track width

76 cmReference

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Track width

38 cmReference

39 cmReference

Height

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109 cmReference

Track length on ground

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101 cmReference

Track area on ground

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0.8 m²Reference

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.