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Bolens Groundskeeper 960 vs Bolens HT-18
Verdict: Bolens Groundskeeper 960 vs Bolens HT-18
The Bolens Groundskeeper 960 and the Bolens HT-18 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Bolens HT-18 is the lighter machine (444 kg vs 694 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Bolens HT-18 is the newer design (1973 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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manualReference
Engine
Displacement
53.9 ciReference
48 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
83 x 83 mmReference
83 x 73 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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18.9 LReference
Power (gross)
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13.4 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Oil capacity
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3.3 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
ClarkReference
Sundstrand 15Reference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Front PTO Type
1000Reference
2000Reference
Clutch
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mechanicalReference
Dimensions
Weight
208 kgReference
444 kgReference
Front tire
27x8.50-15Reference
18-8.50x8Reference
Rear tire
27x8.50-15Reference
27-8.50-15Reference
Lawn/turf front
26x12-12Reference
18-8.50x8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
26x12-12Reference
27-8.50-15Reference
Length
259 cmReference
193 cmReference
Width
101 cmReference
96 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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132 cmReference
Height
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114 cmReference
Ground clearance
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21 cmReference
Bolens 960 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
generatorReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
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45Reference
Attachment overview
72" Mower deck
Type
gearReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
182 cmReference
137 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 12 cmReference
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Bolens HT-18 attachments
54" Mower deck
Drive
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shaftReference
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.