Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens 1886 vs John Deere A (1939-1947)

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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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John DeereModel B

John Deere A (1939-1947)

Row Crop

power
18 hp
displacement
309 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
6
Full A (1939-1947) specs
BolensBolens 1886
vs
John DeereJohn Deere A (1939-1947)

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
188618 hp
A (1939-1947)18 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

1886 is in the 50th percentile; A (1939-1947) is in the 50th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ A (1939-1947) higher · +261 ci (+548%)
188647.7 ci
A (1939-1947)309 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

1886 is in the 73rd percentile; A (1939-1947) is in the 99th · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
18862
A (1939-1947)2
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

1886 is in the 50th percentile; A (1939-1947) is in the 50th · 376 models

Length

▲ A (1939-1947) higher · +58 in (+76%)
188676 in
A (1939-1947)134 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in

1886 is in the 69th percentile; A (1939-1947) is in the 98th · 316 models

1886 (A)A (1939-1947) (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens 1886John Deere A (1939-1947)Difference
ManufacturerBolensJohn Deere—
Model1886A (1939-1947)—
CategoryLawn and GardenRow Crop—

Engine

SpecBolens 1886John Deere A (1939-1947)Difference
ManufacturerKohlerJohn Deere—
ModelK482SJohn Deere—
Power Output18hp18hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPM975RPM▲ 1886+2,625 RPM · +269%
Cylinders22Same
Displacement47.7ci309ci▲ A (1939-1947)+261 ci · +548%
Bore3.3in5.5in▲ A (1939-1947)+2.2 in · +67%
Stroke2.9in6.5in▲ A (1939-1947)+3.6 in · +124%

Transmission

SpecBolens 1886John Deere A (1939-1947)Difference
TypeShaft-driven HydrostaticUnsynchronized gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens 1886John Deere A (1939-1947)Difference
Length76in134in▲ A (1939-1947)+58 in · +76%
Width37.8in86.2in▲ A (1939-1947)+48.4 in · +128%
Height44.9in63.8in▲ A (1939-1947)+18.9 in · +42%
Operating WeightNot recorded4,597lb—

Hydraulics

SpecBolens 1886John Deere A (1939-1947)Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens 1886John Deere A (1939-1947)Difference
TypeIndependentTransmission PTO—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens 1886John Deere A (1939-1947)Difference
Hitch Category0Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens 1886John Deere A (1939-1947)Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDiscDifferential mechanical expanding shoe—

Electrical

SpecBolens 1886John Deere A (1939-1947)Difference
Starter TypeElectricManual—

Capacities

SpecBolens 1886John Deere A (1939-1947)Difference
CoolantNot recorded9.5gal—

Operator Station

SpecBolens 1886John Deere A (1939-1947)Difference
TypeOpenOpenSame

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 · 99th percentile (309 ci)

Cylinders

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

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 69th percentile (76 in)B · 98th percentile (134 in)

Width

median 43.3 in
A · 32nd percentile (37.8 in)B · 99th percentile (86.2 in)
A · 1886B · A (1939-1947)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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