Search
Bolens GT-1800 vs Yamaha YT6800
Verdict: Bolens GT-1800 vs Yamaha YT6800
The Bolens GT-1800 and the Yamaha YT6800 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 18 hp. Yamaha YT6800 is the lighter machine (244 kg vs 419 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Bolens GT-1800 holds more fuel (15.1 L vs 9.5 L) for longer stints between fills. Yamaha YT6800 is the newer design (1989 vs 1988). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
Tune the fit score
Tell us about your operation
Fit & specs
Bolens
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Yamaha
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
18 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
—
—
Overview
Manufacturer
BolensReference
YamahaReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twinReference
air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference
Steering
power optionalReference
—
Variants
GTX 18
similar Troy-Bilt modelReference
—
Engine
Fuel tank
15.1 LReference
9.5 LReference
Displacement
42.18 ciReference
34.97 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
79 x 70 mmReference
78 x 60 mmReference
Power (gross)
13.4 kWReference
13.4 kWReference
Rated RPM
3600Reference
—
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Sparkplug
Champion RV15YCReference
NGK BPR5HSReference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
0.660 mmReference
Oil capacity
7.6 LReference
1.8 LReference
Oil change
100 hReference
—
Compression
—
8.6:1Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Eaton 11Reference
—
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
—
Oil type
Mobilfluid 423Reference
—
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
—
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Front PTO
independentReference
—
Clutch
electro-magneticReference
electricReference
Front PTO Type
shaftReference
—
Engine RPM
2000@3600Reference
—
Mid PTO
—
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
124 cmReference
117 cmReference
Weight
419 kgReference
244 kgReference
Front tire
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
23x10.50-12Reference
20x10.00-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
16x6.50-8Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
23x10.50-12Reference
20x10.00-8Reference
Length
194 cmReference
175 cmReference
Width
97 cmReference
161 cmReference
Height
121 cmReference
104 cmReference
Shipping weight
419 kgReference
244 kgReference
Ground clearance
16 cmReference
—
Front tread
—
73 cmReference
Rear tread
—
72 cmReference
Bolens GT-1800 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
flywheel magnetoReference
Charging amps
15Reference
7Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging volts
—
14.5Reference
Battery AH
—
26Reference
Attachment overview
Yamaha YT6800 attachments
YT6800 Serial Numbers
Location:
—
Right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference
48" Mower deck
Cutting width
—
121 cmReference
Cut height
—
3 to 11 cmReference
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.