Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens G154 vs Sears SS-15

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BolensModel A

Bolens G154

Lawn and Garden

power
15 hp
displacement
40.8 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
6
Full G154 specs
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SearsModel B

Sears SS-15

Lawn and Garden

power
15 hp
displacement
32.4 ci
Cylinders
1
Forward gears
6
Full SS-15 specs
BolensBolens G154
vs
SearsSears SS-15

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 152–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
G15415 hp
SS-1515 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

G154 is in the 30th percentile; SS-15 is in the 30th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ G154 higher · +8.4 ci (+26%)
G15440.8 ci
SS-1532.4 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

G154 is in the 50th percentile; SS-15 is in the 30th · 366 models

Cylinders

▲ G154 higher · +1 (+100%)
G1542
SS-151
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

G154 is in the 50th percentile; SS-15 is in the 17th · 376 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
G1546
SS-156
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6

G154 is in the 50th percentile; SS-15 is in the 50th · 152 models

G154 (A)SS-15 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G154Sears SS-15Difference
ManufacturerBolensSears—
ModelG154SS-15—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecBolens G154Sears SS-15Difference
ManufacturerMitsubishiBriggs & Stratton—
ModelKE 70325431—
Power Output15hp15hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded3,600RPM—
Cylinders21▲ G154+1 · +100%
Displacement40.8ci32.4ci▲ G154+8.4 ci · +26%
Bore2.9in3.5in▲ SS-15+0.6 in · +21%
Stroke3.2in3.3in▲ SS-15+0.2 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecBolens G154Sears SS-15Difference
TypeUnsynchronized gearBelt-driven gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G154Sears SS-15Difference
Length77.2in65in▲ G154+12.2 in · +19%
Width37.8in38.2in▲ SS-15+0.4 in · +1%
Height46.9in39.4in▲ G154+7.5 in · +19%
Operating Weight1,124lb664lb▲ G154+460 lb · +69%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens G154Sears SS-15Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens G154Sears SS-15Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedSears 3-Point (optional)—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G154Sears SS-15Difference
Chassis Type4x44x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedManual—
Brake TypeNot recordedDrum—

Electrical

SpecBolens G154Sears SS-15Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecBolens G154Sears SS-15Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 30th percentile (15 hp)B · 30th percentile (15 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 50th percentile (40.8 ci)B · 30th percentile (32.4 ci)

Cylinders

median 2
A · 50th percentile (2)B · 17th percentile (1)

Forward Gears

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 68th percentile (1,124 lb)B · 45th percentile (664 lb)
A · G154B · SS-15Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageBolens G154Full spec pageSears SS-15