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Bolens Groundskeeper 960 vs Bolens GT-1800
Verdict: Bolens Groundskeeper 960 vs Bolens GT-1800
The Bolens Groundskeeper 960 and the Bolens GT-1800 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Bolens GT-1800 is the lighter machine (419 kg vs 694 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Bolens GT-1800 is the newer design (1988 vs 1966). 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
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
BolensReference
BolensReference
Three gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twinReference
Steering
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power optionalReference
Engine
Displacement
53.9 ciReference
42.18 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 83 mmReference
79 x 70 mmReference
Power
13.4 kWReference
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Rated RPM
3200Reference
3600Reference
Torque
46.2 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1950Reference
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Starter type
electricReference
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Fuel tank
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15.1 LReference
Power (gross)
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13.4 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Sparkplug
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Champion RV15YCReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.635 mmReference
Oil capacity
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7.6 LReference
Oil change
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100 hReference
Transmission
Transmission
ClarkReference
Eaton 11Reference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
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Mobilfluid 423Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Front PTO Type
1000Reference
shaftReference
Rear Type
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0Reference
Clutch
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electro-magneticReference
Engine RPM
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2000@3600Reference
Dimensions
Weight
208 kgReference
419 kgReference
Front tire
27x8.50-15Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Rear tire
27x8.50-15Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
26x12-12Reference
16x6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
26x12-12Reference
23x10.50-12Reference
Length
259 cmReference
194 cmReference
Width
101 cmReference
97 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
127 cmReference
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Height (cab)
187 cmReference
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Front tread
80 cmReference
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Rear tread
80/91/129 cmReference
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Wheelbase
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124 cmReference
Height
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121 cmReference
Shipping weight
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419 kgReference
Ground clearance
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16 cmReference
Bolens 960 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
generatorReference
flywheel alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Attachment overview
72" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
182 cmReference
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Cut height
3 to 12 cmReference
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Variants
GTX 18
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similar Troy-Bilt modelReference
Bolens GT-1800 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.