Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens 1886 vs Cub Cadet 1863

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BolensModel A

Bolens 1886

Lawn and Garden

power
18 hp
displacement
47.7 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1886 specs
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Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet 1863

Lawn and Garden

power
18 hp
displacement
38.1 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1863 specs
BolensBolens 1886
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1863

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
188618 hp
186318 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

1886 is in the 50th percentile; 1863 is in the 50th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1886 higher · +9.6 ci (+25%)
188647.7 ci
186338.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

1886 is in the 73rd percentile; 1863 is in the 42nd · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
18862
18632
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

1886 is in the 50th percentile; 1863 is in the 50th · 376 models

Length

▲ 1886 higher · +4.3 in (+6%)
188676 in
186371.7 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in

1886 is in the 69th percentile; 1863 is in the 50th · 316 models

1886 (A)1863 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens 1886Cub Cadet 1863Difference
ManufacturerBolensCub Cadet
Model18861863
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecBolens 1886Cub Cadet 1863Difference
ManufacturerKohlerKohlerSame
ModelK482SCommand
Power Output18hp18hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPMNot recorded
Cylinders22Same
Displacement47.7ci38.1ci1886+9.6 ci · +25%
Bore3.3in3in1886+0.3 in · +10%
Stroke2.9in2.6in1886+0.3 in · +12%

Transmission

SpecBolens 1886Cub Cadet 1863Difference
TypeShaft-driven HydrostaticShaft-driven hydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens 1886Cub Cadet 1863Difference
Length76in71.7in1886+4.3 in · +6%
Width37.8in37.4in1886+0.4 in · +1%
Height44.9in43.7in1886+1.2 in · +3%
Operating WeightNot recorded871lb

Hydraulics

SpecBolens 1886Cub Cadet 1863Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens 1886Cub Cadet 1863Difference
TypeIndependentIndependent with electric clutch

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens 1886Cub Cadet 1863Difference
Hitch Category0Not recorded

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens 1886Cub Cadet 1863Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDiscDual disc

Electrical

SpecBolens 1886Cub Cadet 1863Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens 1886Cub Cadet 1863Difference
Fuel CapacityNot recorded5gal

Operator Station

SpecBolens 1886Cub Cadet 1863Difference
TypeOpenOpen operator station

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 50th percentile (18 hp)B · 50th percentile (18 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 73rd percentile (47.7 ci)B · 42nd percentile (38.1 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (2)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 69th percentile (76 in)B · 50th percentile (71.7 in)

Width

median 43.3 in
A · 32nd percentile (37.8 in)B · 26th percentile (37.4 in)
A · 1886B · 1863Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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