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Bolens HT-20D vs Bolens HT-23

Verdict: Bolens HT-20D vs Bolens HT-23

The Bolens HT-20D 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 20 hp. Bolens HT-23 is the lighter machine (498 kg vs 503 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Bolens HT-20D is the newer design (1980 vs 1979). In short: choose the Bolens HT-23 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 HT-20D Lawn Tractor
Bolens
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Bolens HT-23 Lawn Tractor
Bolens
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
20 hp
23 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
BolensReference
BolensReference
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
air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twinReference
Engine
Fuel tank
18.9 LReference
18.9 LReference
Displacement
52.7 ciReference
57.7 ciReference
Bore/Stroke
84 x 78 mmReference
89 x 76 mmReference
Power
14.8 kWReference
Rated RPM
3000Reference
3600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
2.6 LReference
9.5 LReference
Power (gross)
17.2 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
Sparkplug
Champion RH10Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
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
independentReference
Clutch
manual idlerReference
Front PTO Type
2000Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
132 cmReference
132 cmReference
Weight
503 kgReference
498 kgReference
Front tire
18x8.50-8Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Rear tire
26x12-12Reference
26x12.00-12Reference
Lawn/turf front
18x8.50-8Reference
18x8.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear
26x12-12Reference
26x12.00-12Reference
Length
193 cmReference
190 cmReference
Width
96 cmReference
116 cmReference
Height
114 cmReference
114 cmReference
Ground clearance
21 cmReference
Shipping weight
498 kgReference
Clearance (rear axle)
21 cmReference
Bolens HT-20D attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
35 (optional)Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
54" Mower deck
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
137 cmReference
137 cmReference
Bolens HT-23 attachments

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.

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