SPECS / COMPARISON
Cub Cadet 1861 vs Bolens 1886
A detailed comparison of the Cub Cadet 1861 and the Bolens 1886. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Cub Cadet 186113.4 kW (18.0 HP)
Bolens 188613.4 kW (18.0 HP)
| Specification | Cub Cadet 1861 Garden and Lawn Tractors | Bolens 1886 Garden and Lawn Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Main Category | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors | Garden and Lawn Care Tractors |
| Tractor Type | Lawn Tractor | Garden Tractor |
| Horsepower | 13.4 kW (18.0 HP) | 13.4 kW (18.0 HP) |
| Weight | 379.0 kg (835.6 lbs) | — |
| Transmission Type | Shaft-driven hydrostatic | Shaft-driven hydrostatic |
| Length | 182.0 cm (71.7 in.) | 193.0 cm (76.0 in.) |
| Years Made | 1991-1992 | 1971-1972 |
| Engine Model | Kohler Magnum M18 | Kohler K482S |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, air-cooled, V-twin | 4-stroke, air-cooled |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 691 cc (42.2 cu in.) | 781 cc (47.7 cu in.) |
| Bore | 7.90 cm (3.11 in.) | 8.26 cm (3.25 in.) |
| Stroke | 7.01 cm (2.76 in.) | 7.29 cm (2.87 in.) |
| Front PTO Type | Independent with electric clutch | — |
| Battery | 12 V, CCA 440A | 12 V |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 111.0 cm (43.7 in.) | 114.0 cm (44.9 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 118.0 cm (46.5 in.) | 132.0 cm (52.0 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 15.0 cm (5.9 in.) | 21.0 cm (8.3 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 18.9 l (5.0 gal) | — |
| Oil Capacity | 1.7 l (0.4 gal) | 1.9 l (0.5 gal) |
| Engine Oil Type | SAE 10W-30, 10W-40 | SAE 10W-30 |
| Gears | Infinite forward and reverse | Infinite forward and reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 6.4 km/h (Forward: 7.5 MPH (12.1 km/h) Reverse: 4.0 MPH) | 6.4 km/h (Forward: 8.0 MPH (12.9 km/h) Reverse: 4.0 MPH) |
| Brakes | Disc | Disc |
| Drawbar Category | 0 | 0 |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station | Open operator station |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual or power |
| Front Tires | Lawn/turf: 16×6.50-8 | Lawn/turf: 5.70/5.00×8 |
| Rear Tires | Lawn/turf: 23×10.50-12 | Lawn/turf: 27×8.50-15 |
| Middle PTO Type | — | Independent |
| Rated RPM | — | 3600 RPM |
| Spark Plug | — | Champion HR10 |
| Width | — | 96.0 cm (37.8 in.) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | — | 9.5 l (2.5 gal) |
| Transmission Model | — | Eaton 12 |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.