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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 Simplicity 9518
SimplicityModel B
Simplicity 9518
Utility
- power
- 18 hp
- displacement
- 61.3 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 9
BolensBolens 1886
vs
SimplicitySimplicity 9518
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden
Engine Power
= Effectively tied188618 hp
951818 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp
1886 is in the 50th percentile; 9518 is in the 50th · 380 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 9518 higher · +13.6 ci (+29%)188647.7 ci
951861.3 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci
1886 is in the 73rd percentile; 9518 is in the 83rd · 366 models
Cylinders
▲ 9518 higher · +1 (+50%)18862
95183
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2
1886 is in the 50th percentile; 9518 is in the 87th · 376 models
Length
▲ 9518 higher · +6.7 in (+9%)188676 in
951882.7 in
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor71.7 in
1886 is in the 69th percentile; 9518 is in the 79th · 316 models
1886 (A)9518 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Simplicity 9518 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Bolens | Simplicity | — |
| Model | 1886 | 9518 | — |
| Category | Lawn and Garden | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Simplicity 9518 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Kohler | Toyosha | — |
| Model | K482S | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 18hp | 18hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 3,600RPM | 2,500RPM | ▲ 1886+1,100 RPM · +44% |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 | ▲ 9518+1 · +50% |
| Displacement | 47.7ci | 61.3ci | ▲ 9518+13.6 ci · +29% |
| Bore | 3.3in | 2.9in | ▲ 1886+0.4 in · +14% |
| Stroke | 2.9in | 3.2in | ▲ 9518+0.2 in · +7% |
Transmission
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Simplicity 9518 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Shaft-driven Hydrostatic | Partially synchronized | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Simplicity 9518 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 76in | 82.7in | ▲ 9518+6.7 in · +9% |
| Width | 37.8in | 40.9in | ▲ 9518+3.1 in · +8% |
| Height | 44.9in | 46.9in | ▲ 9518+2 in · +4% |
| Operating Weight | Not recorded | 1,278lb | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Simplicity 9518 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Simplicity 9518 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Simplicity 9518 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | 0 | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Simplicity 9518 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Simplicity 9518 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Simplicity 9518 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 0.8gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Bolens 1886 | Simplicity 9518 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Not recorded | — |
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 · 83rd percentile (61.3 ci)
Cylinders
median 2A · 50th percentile (2)B · 87th percentile (3)
Length
median 71.7 inA · 69th percentile (76 in)B · 79th percentile (82.7 in)
Width
median 43.3 inA · 32nd percentile (37.8 in)B · 38th percentile (40.9 in)
A · 1886B · 9518Median Lawn and Garden Tractor