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Bolens HDT-1000 vs Bolens HT-20
Verdict: Bolens HDT-1000 vs Bolens HT-20
The Bolens HDT-1000 and the Bolens HT-20 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Bolens HDT-1000 leads on rated power with 22 hp against 20 hp. Bolens HDT-1000 is the newer design (1982 vs 1973). In short: choose the Bolens HDT-1000 for outright pulling power, or the Bolens HT-20 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Bolens
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Bolens
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
22 hp
20 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
BolensReference
BolensReference
liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inlineReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twinReference
Steering
power (from 1984)Reference
manualReference
Engine
Displacement
59.7 ciReference
53 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
73 x 78 mmReference
86 x 76 mmReference
Power
16.4 kWReference
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Rated RPM
3200Reference
3450Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
3.5 LReference
9.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
6.6 LReference
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Fuel tank
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18.9 LReference
Power (gross)
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14.5 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.635 mmReference
Point gap
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0.508 mmReference
Oil change
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200 hReference
Transmission
Transmission
Eaton 11Reference
Sundstrand 15Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
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ATF FReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
0Reference
Clutch
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mechanicalReference
Front PTO Type
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2000Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
132 cmReference
132 cmReference
Front tire
18x8.50-8Reference
18-8.50x8Reference
Rear tire
26x12-12Reference
26-12.00x12Reference
Lawn/turf front
18x8.50-8Reference
18-8.50x8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
26x12-12Reference
26-12.00x12Reference
Length
193 cmReference
190 cmReference
Width
96 cmReference
119 cmReference
Height
114 cmReference
114 cmReference
Ground clearance
21 cmReference
21 cmReference
Weight
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494 kgReference
Shipping weight
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494 kgReference
Bolens HDT-1000 attachments
HDT-1000 Serial Numbers
1982
2289 0100101Reference
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1983
2289 0200101Reference
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1984
2289S 0100101Reference
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1985
2289S ???????Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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15Reference
Battery AH
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45Reference
54" Mower deck
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
137 cmReference
137 cmReference
Drive
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shaftReference
Bolens HT-20 attachments
Attachment overview
Brantly C Backhoe
Backhoe type
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Brantly C BackhoeReference
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.