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Bolens HDT-1000 vs Bolens HT-20D
Verdict: Bolens HDT-1000 vs Bolens HT-20D
The Bolens HDT-1000 and the Bolens HT-20D 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 1980). In short: choose the Bolens HDT-1000 for outright pulling power, or the Bolens HT-20D 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
The Wisconsin WD2 engine is a rebranded Ducati 2IS22. The engine horsepower was derated in the United States to avoid testing at Nebraska. Export versions were rated at 22 horsepower.Reference
Steering
power (from 1984)Reference
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Engine
Displacement
59.7 ciReference
52.7 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
73 x 78 mmReference
84 x 78 mmReference
Power
16.4 kWReference
14.8 kWReference
Rated RPM
3200Reference
3000Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
3.5 LReference
2.6 LReference
Coolant capacity
6.6 LReference
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Fuel tank
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18.9 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Eaton 11Reference
Eaton 11Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
0Reference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Clutch
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manual idlerReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
132 cmReference
132 cmReference
Front tire
18x8.50-8Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Rear tire
26x12-12Reference
26x12-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
18x8.50-8Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
26x12-12Reference
26x12-12Reference
Length
193 cmReference
193 cmReference
Width
96 cmReference
96 cmReference
Height
114 cmReference
114 cmReference
Ground clearance
21 cmReference
21 cmReference
Weight
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503 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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35 (optional)Reference
54" Mower deck
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
137 cmReference
137 cmReference
Bolens HT-20D attachments
Attachment overview
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.