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Bolens 853 vs Bolens Estate Keeper 930
Verdict: Bolens 853 vs Bolens Estate Keeper 930
The Bolens 853 and the Bolens Estate Keeper 930 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 8 hp. Bolens 853 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 853 holds more fuel (4.7 L vs 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Bolens 853 is the newer design (1970 vs 1963). 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-cooledReference
air-cooledReference
Steering
manualReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
3.8 LReference
Displacement
19.44 ciReference
18.6 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 70 mmReference
76 x 67 mmReference
Power
6.0 kWReference
5.6 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Air cleaner
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oil bathReference
Transmission
Transmission
BolensReference
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Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil capacity
2.4 LReference
0.9 LReference
Oil type
EP 90 Gear LubeReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
107 cmReference
73 cmReference
Weight
249 kgReference
272 kgReference
Front tire
4.00-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
23x8.50-12Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
4.00-8Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x8.50-12Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Length
158 cmReference
172 cmReference
Width
86 cmReference
77 cmReference
Height
101 cmReference
104 cmReference
Shipping weight
249 kgReference
272 kgReference
Ground clearance
17 cmReference
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Front tread
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59 cmReference
Rear tread
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59 cmReference
Bolens 853 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
38" Mower deck
Type
belt-driven gearReference
gearReference
Cutting width
96 cmReference
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Bolens 930 attachments
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.