Compare/Bolens HDT-1000 vs Bolens HT-23

Bolens HDT-1000 vs Bolens HT-23

Verdict: Bolens HDT-1000 vs Bolens HT-23

The Bolens HDT-1000 and the Bolens HT-23 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Bolens HT-23 leads on rated power with 23 hp against 22 hp. Bolens HDT-1000 is the newer design (1982 vs 1979). In short: choose the Bolens HT-23 for outright pulling power, or the Bolens HDT-1000 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Bolens

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Best match

Clear

Bolens

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

22 hp

23 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

BolensReference

liquid-cooled horizontal-shaft inlineReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twinReference

Steering

power (from 1984)Reference

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Engine

Displacement

59.7 ciReference

57.7 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

73 x 78 mmReference

89 x 76 mmReference

Power

16.4 kWReference

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Rated RPM

3200Reference

3600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

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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17.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Sparkplug

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Champion RH10Reference

Sparkplug gap

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0.635 mmReference

Point gap

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0.508 mmReference

Transmission

Eaton 11Reference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear Type

0Reference

Front PTO Type

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2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

132 cmReference

Front tire

18x8.50-8Reference

Rear tire

26x12-12Reference

26x12.00-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

18x8.50-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

26x12-12Reference

26x12.00-12Reference

Length

193 cmReference

190 cmReference

Width

96 cmReference

116 cmReference

Height

114 cmReference

Ground clearance

21 cmReference

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Weight

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498 kgReference

Shipping weight

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498 kgReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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21 cmReference

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

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

54" Mower deck

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

137 cmReference

Bolens HT-23 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.