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Bolens G-14 1453 vs Oliver 145
Verdict: Bolens G-14 1453 vs Oliver 145
The Bolens G-14 1453 and the Oliver 145 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 14 hp. Bolens G-14 1453 is the lighter machine (299 kg vs 385 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Bolens G-14 1453 is the newer design (1973 vs 1972). 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
Oliver
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
14 hp
14 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
BolensReference
JacobsenReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
air-cooledReference
Differential lock
controlled tractionReference
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Steering
manualReference
manualReference
Distributor
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OliverReference
Original price
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$1,448 (1972)Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
4.7 LReference
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Displacement
23.7 ciReference
31.27 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
84 x 70 mmReference
89 x 83 mmReference
Power (gross)
10.4 kWReference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
1.5 LReference
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Power
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10.4 kWReference
Rated RPM
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3600Reference
Transmission
Transmission
BolensReference
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Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
mechanicalReference
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Front PTO Type
3600Reference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
107 cmReference
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Weight
299 kgReference
385 kgReference
Front tire
16-6.50x8Reference
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Rear tire
23-9.50x12Reference
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Lawn/turf front
16-6.50x8Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
23-10.50x12Reference
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Length
158 cmReference
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Width
88 cmReference
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Height
101 cmReference
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Shipping weight
299 kgReference
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Ground clearance
17 cmReference
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Bolens G-14 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
45Reference
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Attachment overview
42" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
106 cmReference
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Oliver 145 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.