Head to head · Lawn and Garden

Bolens HT20 vs Cub Cadet 982

Bolens HT20 Tractor
BolensModel A

Bolens HT20

Lawn and Garden

power
19.5 hp
displacement
53.7 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full HT20 specs
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Cub CadetModel B

Cub Cadet 982

Lawn and Garden

power
19.8 hp
displacement
47.7 ci
Cylinders
2
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 982 specs
BolensBolens HT20
vs
Cub CadetCub Cadet 982

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Lawn and Garden

n = 269–380

Engine Power

▲ 982 higher · +0.3 hp (+2%)
HT2019.5 hp
98219.8 hp
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor18 hp

HT20 is in the 54th percentile; 982 is in the 55th · 380 models

Engine Displacement

▲ HT20 higher · +6 ci (+13%)
HT2053.7 ci
98247.7 ci
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor41.1 ci

HT20 is in the 76th percentile; 982 is in the 73rd · 366 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
HT202
9822
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor2

HT20 is in the 50th percentile; 982 is in the 50th · 376 models

Operating Weight

▲ HT20 higher · +218 lb (+25%)
HT201,091 lb
982873 lb
Median Lawn and Garden Tractor738 lb

HT20 is in the 66th percentile; 982 is in the 59th · 314 models

HT20 (A)982 (B)Median Lawn and Garden Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBolens HT20Cub Cadet 982Difference
ManufacturerBolensCub Cadet—
ModelHT20982—
CategoryLawn and GardenLawn and GardenSame

Engine

SpecBolens HT20Cub Cadet 982Difference
ManufacturerKohlerOnan—
ModelK532B48G—
Power Output19.5hp19.8hp▲ 982+0.3 hp · +2%
Rated RPM3,450RPM3,200RPM▲ HT20+250 RPM · +8%
Cylinders22Same
Displacement53.7ci47.7ci▲ HT20+6 ci · +13%
Bore3.4in3.3in▲ HT20+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke3in2.9in▲ HT20+0.1 in · +3%

Transmission

SpecBolens HT20Cub Cadet 982Difference
TypeShaft-driven hydrostaticShaft-driven hydrostaticSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBolens HT20Cub Cadet 982Difference
Length74.8in78.3in▲ 982+3.5 in · +5%
Width37.8in43.3in▲ 982+5.5 in · +15%
Height44.9in47.2in▲ 982+2.3 in · +5%
Operating Weight1,091lb873lb▲ HT20+218 lb · +25%

Hydraulics

SpecBolens HT20Cub Cadet 982Difference
Steering TypeManualManualSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBolens HT20Cub Cadet 982Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent with electric clutch—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBolens HT20Cub Cadet 982Difference
Hitch Category0Not recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBolens HT20Cub Cadet 982Difference
Chassis Type4x24x2 2WD—
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeManualManualSame
Brake TypeNot recordedDifferential external disc—

Electrical

SpecBolens HT20Cub Cadet 982Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecBolens HT20Cub Cadet 982Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator stationSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 18 hp
A · 54th percentile (19.5 hp)B · 55th percentile (19.8 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 41.1 ci
A · 76th percentile (53.7 ci)B · 73rd percentile (47.7 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 738 lb
A · 66th percentile (1,091 lb)B · 59th percentile (873 lb)

Length

median 71.7 in
A · 66th percentile (74.8 in)B · 72nd percentile (78.3 in)
A · HT20B · 982Median Lawn and Garden Tractor
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