Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens 1886 vs Kubota BX1870

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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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KubotaModel B

Kubota BX1870

Utility

power
18 hp
displacement
43.9 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full BX1870 specs
BolensBolens 1886
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KubotaKubota BX1870

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 283–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
188618 hp
BX187018 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

1886 is in the 50th percentile; BX1870 is in the 50th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1886 higher · +3.8 ci (+9%)
188647.7 ci
BX187043.9 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

1886 is in the 73rd percentile; BX1870 is in the 56th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ BX1870 higher · +1 (+50%)
18862
BX18703
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

1886 is in the 50th percentile; BX1870 is in the 87th · 376 models

Length

▲ BX1870 higher · +15.7 in (+21%)
188676 in
BX187091.7 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in

1886 is in the 69th percentile; BX1870 is in the 84th · 316 models

1886 (A)BX1870 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens 1886Kubota BX1870Difference
ManufacturerBolensKubota—
Model1886BX1870—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens 1886Kubota BX1870Difference
ManufacturerKohlerKubota—
ModelK482SD722—
Power Output18hp18hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPM3,200RPM▲ 1886+400 RPM · +13%
Cylinders23▲ BX1870+1 · +50%
Displacement47.7ci43.9ci▲ 1886+3.8 ci · +9%
Bore3.3in2.6in▲ 1886+0.7 in · +27%
Stroke2.9in2.7in▲ 1886+0.2 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecBolens 1886Kubota BX1870Difference
TypeShaft-driven HydrostaticHydrostatic—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens 1886Kubota BX1870Difference
Length76in91.7in▲ BX1870+15.7 in · +21%
Width37.8inNot recorded—
Height44.9in85.8in▲ BX1870+40.9 in · +91%
Operating WeightNot recorded1,345lb—

Hydraulics

SpecBolens 1886Kubota BX1870Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens 1886Kubota BX1870Difference
TypeIndependentOptional Transmission or Live PTO—
Speed 1Not recorded2,500rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens 1886Kubota BX1870Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch Category0I—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded992lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens 1886Kubota BX1870Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WDFour-wheel drive (4WD)—
Steering TypeManualHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeDiscWet disc—

Electrical

SpecBolens 1886Kubota BX1870Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBolens 1886Kubota BX1870Difference
CoolantNot recorded0.7gal—

Operator Station

SpecBolens 1886Kubota BX1870Difference
TypeOpenOpen with foldable ROPS—

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 · 56th percentile (43.9 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 87th percentile (3)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 69th percentile (76 in)B · 84th percentile (91.7 in)

Height

median 42.9 in
A · 64th percentile (44.9 in)B · 96th percentile (85.8 in)
A · 1886B · BX1870Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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