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BolensModel A
Bolens 1886
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 18 hp
- displacement
- 47.7 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Lawn and Garden
Bolens 1886 vs Cub Cadet 1872
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Cub CadetModel B
Cub Cadet 1872
Lawn and Garden
- power
- 18 hp
- displacement
- 42.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
BolensBolens 1886
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 1872
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tied188618 hp
187218 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
1886 is in the 50th percentile; 1872 is in the 50th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 1886 higher · +5.5 ci (+13%)188647.7 ci
187242.2 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
1886 is in the 73rd percentile; 1872 is in the 54th · 366 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied18862
18722
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
1886 is in the 50th percentile; 1872 is in the 50th · 376 models
Length
▲ 1872 higher · +2.3 in (+3%)188676 in
187278.3 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in
1886 is in the 69th percentile; 1872 is in the 72nd · 316 models
1886 (A)1872 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Cub Cadet 1872 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bolens | Cub Cadet | — |
| Model | 1886 | 1872 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Lawn and Garden | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Cub Cadet 1872 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kohler | Same |
| Model | K482S | Magnum | — |
| Power Output | 18hp | 18hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | Not recorded | — |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | Same |
| Displacement | 47.7ci | 42.2ci | ▲ 1886+5.5 ci · +13% |
| Bore | 3.3in | 3.1in | ▲ 1886+0.2 in · +6% |
| Stroke | 2.9in | 2.8in | ▲ 1886+0.1 in · +4% |
Transmission
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Cub Cadet 1872 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Shaft-driven Hydrostatic | Shaft-driven hydrostatic | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Cub Cadet 1872 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 76in | 78.3in | ▲ 1872+2.3 in · +3% |
| Width | 37.8in | 51.6in | ▲ 1872+13.8 in · +37% |
| Height | 44.9in | 4.7in | ▲ 1886+40.2 in · +855% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Cub Cadet 1872 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Cub Cadet 1872 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Independent with electric clutch | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Cub Cadet 1872 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | 0 | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Cub Cadet 1872 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Disc | Dual disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Cub Cadet 1872 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Cub Cadet 1872 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | Not recorded | 4gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Cub Cadet 1872 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Open | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 50th percentile (18 hp)B · 50th percentile (18 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 73rd percentile (47.7 ci)B · 54th percentile (42.2 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (2)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 69th percentile (76 in)B · 72nd percentile (78.3 in)
Width
median 43.3 inA · 32nd percentile (37.8 in)B · 84th percentile (51.6 in)
A · 1886B · 1872Median Lawn and Garden Tractor