Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens G154 vs Shibaura SD1500

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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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ShibauraModel B

Shibaura SD1500

Utility

power
15 hp
displacement
48.9 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
8
Full SD1500 specs
BolensBolens G154
vs
ShibauraShibaura SD1500

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 152–380

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
G15415 hp
SD150015 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

G154 is in the 30th percentile; SD1500 is in the 30th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ SD1500 higher · +8.1 ci (+20%)
G15440.8 ci
SD150048.9 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

G154 is in the 50th percentile; SD1500 is in the 73rd · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
G1542
SD15002
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

G154 is in the 50th percentile; SD1500 is in the 50th · 376 models

Forward Gears

▲ SD1500 higher · +2 (+33%)
G1546
SD15008
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor6

G154 is in the 50th percentile; SD1500 is in the 82nd · 152 models

G154 (A)SD1500 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens G154Shibaura SD1500Difference
ManufacturerBolensShibaura—
ModelG154SD1500—
CategoryLawn and GardenUtility—

Engine

SpecBolens G154Shibaura SD1500Difference
ManufacturerMitsubishiShibaura—
ModelKE 70LE802B—
Power Output15hp15hpSame
Rated RPMNot recorded2,600RPM—
Cylinders22Same
Displacement40.8ci48.9ci▲ SD1500+8.1 ci · +20%
Bore2.9in3.2in▲ SD1500+0.2 in · +7%
Stroke3.2in3.2inSame

Transmission

SpecBolens G154Shibaura SD1500Difference
TypeUnsynchronized gearGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens G154Shibaura SD1500Difference
Length77.2inNot recorded—
Width37.8inNot recorded—
Height46.9inNot recorded—
Operating Weight1,124lb1,800lb▲ SD1500+676 lb · +60%

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens G154Shibaura SD1500Difference
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—
Speed 3Not recorded1,500rpm—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens G154Shibaura SD1500Difference
Chassis Type4x44x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—

Electrical

SpecBolens G154Shibaura SD1500Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecBolens G154Shibaura SD1500Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen—

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 · 73rd percentile (48.9 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 82nd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 68th percentile (1,124 lb)B · 83rd percentile (1,800 lb)
A · G154B · SD1500Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
Full spec pageBolens G154Full spec pageShibaura SD1500