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Bolens Estate Keeper 930 vs Bolens LT-8 812

Verdict: Bolens Estate Keeper 930 vs Bolens LT-8 812

The Bolens Estate Keeper 930 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 LT-8 812 is the lighter machine (199 kg vs 272 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 3.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Bolens LT-8 812 is the newer design (1979 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 Estate Keeper 930 Lawn Tractor
Bolens
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Bolens LT-8 812 Lawn Tractor
Bolens
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
8 hp
8 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
BolensReference
BolensReference
air-cooledReference
air-cooled vertical-shaftReference
Engine
Fuel tank
3.8 LReference
5.7 LReference
Displacement
18.6 ciReference
19.44 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
76 x 67 mmReference
76 x 70 mmReference
Power
5.6 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
Oil capacity
0.9 LReference
Power (gross)
6.0 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
belt-driven gearReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
73 cmReference
106 cmReference
Weight
272 kgReference
199 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Rear tire
16x6.50-8Reference
16x7.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
13x5.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16x6.50-8Reference
16x7.50-8Reference
Length
172 cmReference
143 cmReference
Width
77 cmReference
Height
104 cmReference
Shipping weight
272 kgReference
Front tread
59 cmReference
Rear tread
59 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
87 cmReference
Bolens 930 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
Attachment overview
Variants
LT-8
manual startReference
LT8-E
electric startReference
Bolens LT-8 attachments
32" Mower deck
Cutting width
81 cmReference
Cut height
4 to 8 cmReference
Cut positions
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.

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