Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens 1886 vs Massey Ferguson 1215

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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
Massey Ferguson 1215 Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 1215

Utility

power
18 hp
displacement
61.4 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full 1215 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
188618 hp
121518 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

1886 is in the 50th percentile; 1215 is in the 50th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 1215 higher · +13.7 ci (+29%)
188647.7 ci
121561.4 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

1886 is in the 73rd percentile; 1215 is in the 83rd · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ 1215 higher · +1 (+50%)
18862
12153
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

1886 is in the 50th percentile; 1215 is in the 87th · 376 models

Length

▲ 1215 higher · +24 in (+32%)
188676 in
1215100 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in

1886 is in the 69th percentile; 1215 is in the 87th · 316 models

1886 (A)1215 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens 1886Massey Ferguson 1215Difference
ManufacturerBolensMassey Ferguson—
Model18861215—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens 1886Massey Ferguson 1215Difference
ManufacturerKohlerIseki—
ModelK482SE3100—
Power Output18hp18hpSame
Rated RPM3,600RPM2,500RPM▲ 1886+1,100 RPM · +44%
Cylinders23▲ 1215+1 · +50%
Displacement47.7ci61.4ci▲ 1215+13.7 ci · +29%
Bore3.3inNot recorded—
Stroke2.9inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecBolens 1886Massey Ferguson 1215Difference
TypeShaft-driven HydrostaticNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens 1886Massey Ferguson 1215Difference
Length76in100in▲ 1215+24 in · +32%
Width37.8in39.8in▲ 1215+2 in · +5%
Height44.9in77in▲ 1215+32.1 in · +71%
Operating WeightNot recorded1,460lb—

Hydraulics

SpecBolens 1886Massey Ferguson 1215Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens 1886Massey Ferguson 1215Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens 1886Massey Ferguson 1215Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory I—
Hitch Category0Not recorded—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens 1886Massey Ferguson 1215Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeDiscNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecBolens 1886Massey Ferguson 1215Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectric Starter—

Capacities

SpecBolens 1886Massey Ferguson 1215Difference
CoolantNot recorded1.4gal—

Operator Station

SpecBolens 1886Massey Ferguson 1215Difference
TypeOpenROPS (Rollover Protection Structure)—

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 · 83rd percentile (61.4 ci)

Cylinders

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

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 69th percentile (76 in)B · 87th percentile (100 in)

Width

median 43.3 in
A · 32nd percentile (37.8 in)B · 37th percentile (39.8 in)
A · 1886B · 1215Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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