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Bolens G-8 813 vs Bolens G-9 855

Verdict: Bolens G-8 813 vs Bolens G-9 855

The Bolens G-8 813 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 G-8 813 is the lighter machine (165 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 1973). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

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-cooled vertical shaftReference

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

5.7 LReference

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Displacement

19.44 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 70 mmReference

Power (gross)

6.0 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

1.0 LReference

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Power

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6.0 kWReference

Rated RPM

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3600Reference

Transmission

PeerlessReference

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Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Front PTO

independentReference

Clutch

mechanicalReference

Front PTO Type

3600Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

101 cmReference

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Weight

165 kgReference

272 kgReference

Front tire

13x5.00x6Reference

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Rear tire

16-6.50x8Reference

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Lawn/turf front

13x5.00x6Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

16-6.50x8Reference

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Length

142 cmReference

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Width

76 cmReference

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Height

9144 cmReference

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Shipping weight

165 kgReference

272 kgReference

Ground clearance

12 cmReference

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Bolens G-8 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

24Reference

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Attachment overview

32" Mower deck

Type

gearReference

Cutting width

81 cmReference

96 cmReference

Bolens G-9 attachments

38" Mower deck

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.