Compare/Bolens 850 vs Bolens G-9 855

Bolens 850 vs Bolens G-9 855

Verdict: Bolens 850 vs Bolens G-9 855

The Bolens 850 and the Bolens G-9 855 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Bolens 850 is the lighter machine (249 kg vs 272 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Bolens G-9 855 is the newer design (1976 vs 1966). 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

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-cooledReference

The three-speed transmission is fitted with two range pulleys. Changing the input belt allows for a second speed range.Reference

Steering

manualReference

Engine

Fuel tank

4.7 LReference

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Displacement

20.2 ciReference

19.44 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

79 x 67 mmReference

76 x 70 mmReference

Power

6.2 kWReference

6.0 kWReference

Rated RPM

3600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

2.4 LReference

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Transmission

BolensReference

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Type

gearReference

Gears

6 forward and 2 reverseReference

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Oil type

EP 90 Gear LubeReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

107 cmReference

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Weight

249 kgReference

272 kgReference

Front tire

4.00-8Reference

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Rear tire

23x8.50-12Reference

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Lawn/turf front

4.00-8Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

23x8.50-12Reference

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Length

158 cmReference

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Width

86 cmReference

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Height

101 cmReference

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Shipping weight

249 kgReference

272 kgReference

Ground clearance

17 cmReference

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Bolens 850 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

PTO & Hydraulics

Front PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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mechanicalReference

Front PTO Type

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3600Reference

Bolens G-9 attachments

38" Mower deck

Cutting width

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96 cmReference

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.