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Bolens G-9 855 vs Bolens LT-8 812

Verdict: Bolens G-9 855 vs Bolens LT-8 812

The Bolens G-9 855 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 is the newer design (1979 vs 1976). 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

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

air-cooled vertical-shaftReference

Steering

manualReference

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Engine

Displacement

19.44 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

76 x 70 mmReference

Power

6.0 kWReference

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Rated RPM

3600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Fuel tank

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5.7 LReference

Power (gross)

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6.0 kWReference

Starter type

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manual recoilReference

Transmission

Gears

3 forward and 1 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

Weight

272 kgReference

199 kgReference

Shipping weight

272 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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106 cmReference

Front tire

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13x5.00-6Reference

Rear tire

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16x7.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf front

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13x5.00-6Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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16x7.50-8Reference

Length

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143 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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87 cmReference

Bolens G-9 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

38" Mower deck

Type

gearReference

belt-driven gearReference

Cutting width

96 cmReference

81 cmReference

Variants

LT-8

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manual startReference

LT8-E

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electric startReference

Bolens LT-8 attachments

32" Mower deck

Cut height

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4 to 8 cmReference

Cut positions

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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.