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Bolens GT-1800 vs Bolens HT-18
Verdict: Bolens GT-1800 vs Bolens HT-18
The Bolens GT-1800 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 GT-1800 is the lighter machine (419 kg vs 444 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Bolens HT-18 holds more fuel (18.9 L vs 15.1 L) for longer stints between fills. Bolens GT-1800 is the newer design (1988 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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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
air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twinReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twinReference
Steering
power optionalReference
manualReference
Variants
GTX 18
similar Troy-Bilt modelReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
18.9 LReference
Displacement
42.18 ciReference
48 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 70 mmReference
83 x 73 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RV15YCReference
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Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
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Oil capacity
7.6 LReference
3.3 LReference
Oil change
100 hReference
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Transmission
Transmission
Eaton 11Reference
Sundstrand 15Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
Mobilfluid 423Reference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
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Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electro-magneticReference
mechanicalReference
Front PTO Type
shaftReference
2000Reference
Engine RPM
2000@3600Reference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
124 cmReference
132 cmReference
Weight
419 kgReference
444 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
18-8.50x8Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
27-8.50-15Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
18-8.50x8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
27-8.50-15Reference
Length
194 cmReference
193 cmReference
Width
97 cmReference
96 cmReference
Height
121 cmReference
114 cmReference
Shipping weight
419 kgReference
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Ground clearance
16 cmReference
21 cmReference
Bolens GT-1800 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
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Charging amps
15Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
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45Reference
Attachment overview
Bolens HT-18 attachments
54" Mower deck
Cutting width
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137 cmReference
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.