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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 Kubota KB18
KubotaModel B
Kubota KB18
Utility
- power
- 17.7 hp
- displacement
- 61.1 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 36
BolensBolens 1886
vs
KubotaKubota KB18
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
▲ 1886 higher · +0.3 hp (+2%)188618 hp
KB1817.7 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
1886 is in the 50th percentile; KB18 is in the 44th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ KB18 higher · +13.4 ci (+28%)188647.7 ci
KB1861.1 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
1886 is in the 73rd percentile; KB18 is in the 83rd · 366 models
Cylinders
▲ KB18 higher · +1 (+50%)18862
KB183
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
1886 is in the 50th percentile; KB18 is in the 87th · 376 models
Length
▲ KB18 higher · +16.3 in (+21%)188676 in
KB1892.3 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in
1886 is in the 69th percentile; KB18 is in the 84th · 316 models
1886 (A)KB18 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Kubota KB18 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bolens | Kubota | — |
| Model | 1886 | KB18 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Utility, Sub-Compact | — |
Engine
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Kubota KB18 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Kubota | — |
| Model | K482S | D1005 | — |
| Power Output | 18hp | 17.7hp | ▲ 1886+0.3 hp · +2% |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 2,600RPM | ▲ 1886+1,000 RPM · +38% |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 | ▲ KB18+1 · +50% |
| Displacement | 47.7ci | 61.1ci | ▲ KB18+13.4 ci · +28% |
| Bore | 3.3in | 3in | ▲ 1886+0.3 in · +10% |
| Stroke | 2.9in | 2.9in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Kubota KB18 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Shaft-driven Hydrostatic | Power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Kubota KB18 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 76in | 92.3in | ▲ KB18+16.3 in · +21% |
| Width | 37.8in | 42.3in | ▲ KB18+4.5 in · +12% |
| Height | 44.9in | 74.8in | ▲ KB18+29.9 in · +67% |
| Operating Weight | Not recorded | 1,532lb | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Kubota KB18 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Kubota KB18 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
Tires
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Kubota KB18 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 6.00-12 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 8.3-22 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Kubota KB18 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | 0 | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Kubota KB18 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Kubota KB18 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Kubota KB18 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 18 hpA · 50th percentile (18 hp)B · 44th percentile (17.7 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 41.1 ciA · 73rd percentile (47.7 ci)B · 83rd percentile (61.1 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 87th percentile (3)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 69th percentile (76 in)B · 84th percentile (92.3 in)
Width
median 43.3 inA · 32nd percentile (37.8 in)B · 45th percentile (42.3 in)
A · 1886B · KB18Median Lawn and Garden Tractor